Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Redmond, WA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Redmond, WA

17h•$27 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in its Redmond, Washington hospital. The technician works with doctors and the hospital team on cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, delivering clinical care and compassionate support to pets and their families. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing in a fast-paced emergency setting. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. The company emphasizes an emotionally intelligent, customer-focused approach, learning and mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. The position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs. The listed pay range is $27–$56, based on a leveling system and experience. VEG offers benefits and development opportunities including a 401(k) match, health and wellness benefits, continuing education, travel stipends for eligible full-time employees, clinical student loan repayment, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and an employee referral program.

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 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 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 different 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 consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide patient nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Support pets and their people through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Administer medications and treatments, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Monitor patients and provide critical care nursing.
Communicate with teammates and help 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 ultrasound.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, with a stated pay range of $27–$56 based on leveling and experience.
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.
VEG-created clinical and leadership 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.
Comfy scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.