Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Pinecrest, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Pinecrest, FL

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Pinecrest, Florida practice. The role is part of a team handling cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies and working with doctors to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. The technician contributes to triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting pet parents through stressful situations. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. The organization emphasizes learning, mentorship, and growth, and says it is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. Its culture values empathy, humility, ownership, curiosity, inclusion, and collaboration.

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 remain 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 is strongly preferred.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine is preferred.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to extra compensation considerations.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and support to pet parents through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Deliver nursing care and treatments from triage through discharge, including emotional support in critical situations.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IV therapy, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates and help 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 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.
Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
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 swag, and food in the fridge.