Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Littleton, CO

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Littleton, CO

1d • $25 - $51 • Onsite

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 in collaboration with doctors and other team members. You will provide compassionate, emotionally intelligent care to patients and support to pet parents during stressful situations. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to develop and use advanced veterinary skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 understanding of practice management software and electronic medical records.
• 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 periods, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care and support people and pets 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, contribute to care plans, and help maintain the flow of care.
• Perform CPR.
• Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
• Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
• Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
• Food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED