Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Swing/Overnights) - Northville, MI

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Northville, MI

5d•Onsite

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. You’ll collaborate with doctors and teammates to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent care and support pet parents through stressful moments. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to use and develop a broad range of clinical skills. VEG operates open-concept hospitals that provide emergency care for many types of cases, including exotics. The company describes its hospitals as open 24/7, 365 days a year, and emphasizes learning, mentorship, and career growth. This position requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis, depending on hospital needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current credential 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 the ability to remain calm under pressure and support teammates.
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 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 emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may receive additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Administer medications and perform procedures such as IV placement, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates, contribute to care plans, and help maintain the flow of care.
Perform CPR in accordance with training.
Conduct 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, including base pay and a 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, depending on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs.
Unlimited emergency-room 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.
Additional compensation consideration for VTS credentials in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.