Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Cincinnati, OH

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Cincinnati, OH

5d•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 while supporting pets and their people through stressful situations. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to expand skills and contribute to emergency care.

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 records.
Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together through tests, treatments, and other care.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Administer medications and perform monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate and collaborate with teammates to 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 base salary and 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 and unlimited emergency-room continuing education.
Annual travel stipend for continuing education: $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.