Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time) - San Antonio, TX

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • San Antonio, TX

6d • 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, offering a unique open-concept environment where staff can handle a wide variety of cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes a customer-focused experience and provides unparalleled opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth within veterinary emergency medicine. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

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, 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.
• 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.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with importance, keeping people and pets together through tests and treatments.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage to patient discharge.
• Administer medications, perform monitoring, and execute advanced treatments such as IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate effectively as a team member and contribute to care planning and flow.
• Perform CPR and other life-saving interventions.
• 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
• 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