Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Woodbury, MN
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Woodbury, Minnesota practice. The technician works with doctors and the hospital team to care for patients with emergencies ranging from minor to complex, while supporting pet parents through stressful situations. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with an emphasis on compassionate, emotionally intelligent care. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. The organization offers learning and mentorship opportunities and states that it is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work. The position is per diem, with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Credential as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located is required.
- 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 hours, 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.
- Empathetic, people-centric approach; humility; ownership and accountability; curiosity and interest in learning and growth.
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 compassionate care to patients and support pet parents through 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 with teammates and help shape care plans and maintain the flow of care.
- Perform CPR using RECOVER training and practices.
- 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
- Flexible work schedules to support life outside work.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food in the fridge for employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
