Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - Asheville, NC

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Asheville, NC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for people, their pets, and the staff. VEG operates 24/7 hospitals nationwide and focuses on providing exceptional emergency care, including for exotic animals. The company emphasizes a supportive work environment with opportunities for learning and mentorship, aiming to be a Great Place to Work®.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role.
• Basic computer skills and comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• 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.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with diverse individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program.
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with importance, keeping people and pets together through tests and treatments.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during critical moments, from triage to discharge.
• Administer medications, perform monitoring, and manage treatments such as IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate effectively as a team member and assist in shaping care plans.
• Perform CPR.
• Conduct diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
• Administer anesthesia, even for fragile patients.
• Utilize advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Focus on learning and growth
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($1,000/year for part-time credentialed, $400/year for part-time uncredentialed)
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous employee referral program
• Comfy scrubs
• Cool VEG swag
• Food in the fridge

What This Job Offers

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