Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Ardmore, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Ardmore, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Ardmore, Pennsylvania practice. The role works on the front lines of emergency care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the care team. The technician provides triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while offering compassionate support to pet parents. The position involves a broad range of clinical work, including IVs and CRIs, blood transfusions, CPR, diagnostic imaging, sample collection, tube placement, anesthesia, central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.

VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and operating 24/7, 365 days a year. Team members are expected to deliver emotionally intelligent, patient- and people-centered care and to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The company emphasizes learning, mentorship, professional growth, inclusion, and support for employees’ wellbeing.

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.
• 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 according to hospital needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and different personality types.
• Empathy and a people-centric approach, humility, ownership, curiosity, and a commitment to learning and growth.

Nice To Haves

• An 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 and support to patients and their people 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 and collaborate with teammates to help shape care plans and maintain the flow of care.
• Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
• Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
• Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
• Use advanced clinical techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a 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; 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, with fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

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