Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time) - Eden Prairie, MN

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Eden Prairie, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll work on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies in collaboration with doctors and the wider team. You’ll provide triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while offering compassionate support to pet parents. The role offers opportunities to use and grow veterinary emergency skills while helping people and pets in urgent situations.

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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure and support teammates.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, 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, depending 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 ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to additional compensation considerations.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and their people with care, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
• Administer medications and therapies, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions, and monitor patients.
• Communicate with teammates and help shape care plans and maintain continuity of care.
• Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
• Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
• Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
• Use advanced techniques and procedures such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

• 401K match.
• 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, company swag, and food in the fridge.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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