Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time) - Ardmore, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Ardmore, PA

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About The Position

As a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you are part of a team providing emergency veterinary care for cases ranging from minor to complex. You collaborate with doctors and teammates to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care while supporting pets and their people through stressful situations. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to expand skills and grow professionally.

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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
• Excellent 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, 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 according to hospital needs.
• Ability to work well 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 lead to additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial 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 ultrasound.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs.
• Unlimited ER continuing education and a travel stipend; part-time credentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED