Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boston, MA
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in its Boston, Massachusetts practice. The role works on the front lines of emergency medicine, handling cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with veterinarians and the hospital team. The technician delivers patient care and supports pet parents through stressful situations, from triage and diagnostics through treatment and discharge. The position includes nursing care, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. It calls for a compassionate, collaborative technician who can work in a fast-paced emergency setting and continue developing clinical skills. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and operating 24/7, 365 days a year.
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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
- 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 in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may receive extra 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 provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
- Communicate and collaborate with teammates to shape care plans and keep care flowing.
- 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
- Signing bonus up to $10,000, depending on experience.
- Competitive compensation of $27–$68 per hour.
- 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one.
- QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs.
- Unlimited emergency medicine continuing education and a travel stipend; full-time credentialed employees receive $2,500 per year, and full-time uncredentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
- 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
