Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (relief) - Lynnwood, WA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Lynnwood, WA

2d•$27 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is a nationwide veterinary emergency company with hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. The company describes its open-concept hospitals and customer-focused experience as ways to provide emergency care for pets and support its employees, called VEGgies. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. The per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the team. The role delivers patient care across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while providing compassionate support to pet parents. The position is based at the Lynnwood, Washington practice and may involve work on nights, weekends, and holidays according to hospital needs. VEG describes its culture as people-centric, inclusive, and supportive of learning and mentorship. Compensation is listed at $27–$56, based on a leveling system and experience. The company also offers flexible work schedules, an employee referral program, scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the break-room refrigerator.

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 understanding of practice management software and electronic medical records.
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 varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathy and a people-centric approach, humility, ownership of work, curiosity, and commitment to learning and growth.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program is strongly preferred.
Emergency or specialty medicine experience 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 throughout tests, treatments, and related care.
Deliver nursing care and treatments from initial triage through discharge, including emotional support during critical situations.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates and help develop care plans and keep care moving.
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.