Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician Overnight (Part Time) - Clearwater, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Clearwater, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

As a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you will work with a team providing emergency veterinary care for cases ranging from minor to complex. You will collaborate with doctors and teammates to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care, supporting patients and their families through stressful situations. The position involves triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to use and develop advanced veterinary 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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
• Excellent communication skills and 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, and work on the floor.
• Ability to 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 and ownership; 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 is strongly preferred.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine is preferred.
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their people through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
• 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 support the flow of care.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401K match
• Unlimited ER continuing education and travel stipend; part-time credentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee referral program
• Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED