Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Pikesville, MD

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Pikesville, MD

1d•$25 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the mission to improve the emergency veterinary experience for people, their pets, and the staff. VEG operates 24/7 hospitals nationwide, offering an open-concept environment that handles a wide range of emergency cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes a customer-focused approach and provides unparalleled opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth for its employees, known as 'VEGgies'. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state of practice.
1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Fine motor skills for patient handling and medical equipment use.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, and 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.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with diverse individuals.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

Treat every patient and person with importance, ensuring people and pets stay together through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during critical moments, from triage to discharge.
Administer medications, monitor patients, and perform procedures such as IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate effectively as a team member and assist in shaping care plans.
Perform CPR as a trained RECOVER professional.
Conduct diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
Administer anesthesia, even to fragile patients.
Utilize advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match ($25-$62/hour depending on experience).
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
QPR training.
Access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time employment.
Extensive learning and growth opportunities, including VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies).
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary).
Inclusive fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Generous employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.