Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Sugar Land, TX

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Sugar Land, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician for its Sugar Land, Texas practice. The technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases from minor to complex and collaborating with doctors and teammates to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. The work includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing, as well as supporting pet parents during stressful moments. The role offers opportunities to use and develop clinical skills in an open-concept emergency hospital and to participate in learning and mentorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Credentialing 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 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.
• VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation consideration.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.

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 provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate with teammates, contribute to care plans, and help 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

• Competitive compensation, including a base salary and 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, including 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-room continuing education, and a travel stipend. Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend.
• Clinical student loan repayment.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED