Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Austin, TX (South Lamar)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in its South Lamar hospital in Austin, Texas. The role works on the front lines of emergency medicine, handling cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the rest of the hospital team. The technician delivers clinical care and supports pet parents through stressful situations, with opportunities to use and develop a broad range of emergency and specialty skills. The position includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, critical care nursing, CPR, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement. Technicians may also use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. This role requires overnight availability, as well as rotating or as-needed weekend and holiday work based on hospital needs. VEG emphasizes compassionate, emotionally intelligent care, teamwork, learning, mentorship, and career growth. The company says it is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work® and highlights its inclusive culture and commitment to equitable opportunities.

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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
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 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.
RECOVER CPR training or qualifications are advantageous; the posting notes that VEG offers training.

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 treatments, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions, and monitor patients.
Collaborate with doctors and teammates to shape care plans and keep care flowing.
Perform CPR and other emergency response procedures.
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.
Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay and a 401K match.
Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential equity eligibility after one year of full-time, active employment, depending 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 VEGgies.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.