Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Horizon West, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•North Pearsall, TX

About The Position

As a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you will work on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex. You will collaborate with doctors and colleagues to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent care, including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. You will support pets and their parents through stressful situations while continuing to develop your veterinary emergency medicine skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located.
At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary technician role.
Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, lift up to 25 kg independently, and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathetic, people-centric approach; humility; ownership and accountability; and curiosity with a commitment to learning and growth.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; these credentials may lead to extra compensation considerations.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates, help shape care plans, and keep care flowing.
Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.