Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Dublin, OH

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is a nationwide veterinary emergency care company with hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. Its open-concept hospitals handle a wide range of emergency cases, including exotic animals, and aim to provide an immersive, customer-focused experience for pets, their people, and employees. The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the rest of the team. The role delivers compassionate, emotionally intelligent care and includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. The technician also supports pet parents through stressful situations and helps ensure care proceeds smoothly from arrival through discharge.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.

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.

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 perform advanced care, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates and help 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 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.