Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Shift Lead) - Larkspur, CA
About The Position
As an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll work on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the wider team. You’ll provide triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical-care nursing while offering compassionate support to pet parents during stressful moments. The role offers opportunities to use and develop clinical skills while helping people and their pets when they need it most. VEG operates open-concept emergency hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year. The company emphasizes customer-focused care, learning and mentorship, and an inclusive workplace. This role requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
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 understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure and support others.
- 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, based on 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 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 extra compensation considerations.
Responsibilities
- Treat patients and their people with care, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
- Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and 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
- Competitive compensation of $30–$62, including base and 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
- 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 ER continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Full-time credentialed VEG employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
- Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
