Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Ardmore, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Ardmore, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you are part of a team providing emergency veterinary care across a broad range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies. You collaborate with doctors and colleagues to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care and support pet parents during stressful situations. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to apply and develop clinical skills in an emergency setting.

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 ability to use practice management software and maintain electronic medical records.
Excellent communication skills and ability to stay 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 ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation considerations.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
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, helping 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 techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including a base salary and 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning 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-care continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, including fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.