Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Austin, TX (Arboretum)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an 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, including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. You also provide a steady, compassionate presence for pet parents during stressful moments. The role offers opportunities to apply and develop veterinary emergency skills while helping people and their pets when they need it most. VEG operates hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year, and describes its emergency care model as open-concept and customer-focused. The company emphasizes learning, mentorship, employee growth, and an inclusive culture.

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 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, 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 extra compensation considerations.

Responsibilities

Keep people and pets together and support them through tests, treatments, and other aspects of care.
Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate and collaborate with teammates, 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 ultrasounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including a 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, depending on role.
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; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
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.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.