Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Oklahoma City, OK

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

As a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll be part of a team providing emergency veterinary care for cases ranging from minor to complex. You’ll collaborate with doctors and other team members to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care, including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. The role also involves providing steady, compassionate support to pet parents during stressful moments and continuing to develop emergency veterinary skills.

VEG operates hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year. The company describes its open-concept hospitals and customer-focused experience as central to its approach to emergency care. VEG emphasizes learning, mentorship, inclusion, and creating a supportive experience for employees, whom it calls VEGgies.

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.
• 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, 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, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
• Ownership of work, responsibility for outcomes, and commitment to long-term results.
• Curiosity and an ongoing interest in learning and developing skills.

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 will lead to extra considerations in compensation.

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 with teammates and help shape care plans and keep care flowing.
• Perform CPR.
• Conduct 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.
• Flexible work schedules to support life outside work.
• Employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
• Food in the fridge for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED