Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Willow Grove, PA
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician for its Willow Grove, Pennsylvania practice. The role is part of a team providing emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with veterinarians and other team members. The technician provides compassionate, emotionally intelligent care to patients and support to pet parents during stressful situations. The position includes triage, nursing care, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing. Technicians may administer medications and IV therapies, assist with blood transfusions and CPR, perform diagnostic and imaging tasks, collect samples, place tubes, and use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and operating 24/7, 365 days a year. The role requires availability for rotating or as-needed nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Veterinary Technician credential (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 understanding of practice management software and electronic medical records.
- Strong 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 periods, 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
- Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
- VTS credential in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation consideration.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to patients and support pet parents throughout tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and therapies, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions, and monitor patients.
- Communicate and collaborate with teammates to help shape care plans and keep care flowing.
- Perform CPR as needed.
- Assist with 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
- Competitive compensation of $25–$62 per hour, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, based on role.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees; $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
