Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - South Tampa, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Tampa, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its South Tampa practice. The technician works with doctors and the hospital team on cases ranging from minor to complex, delivering clinical care and emotionally intelligent support to patients and their people. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, as well as supporting pet parents through stressful situations. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year.

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 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, work on the floor, 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 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 with teammates, help shape care plans, and support 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 base pay and 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-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 fridge.

What This Job Offers

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