Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Brookfield, WI

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Brookfield, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician is part of a team providing emergency veterinary care for cases ranging from minor to complex. The role collaborates with doctors and colleagues to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care, including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing. The technician supports pets and their people through stressful situations while continuing to develop clinical skills.

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.
Strong 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 different backgrounds and personality types.
Empathy and a people-centric approach.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
Ownership of work and responsibility for outcomes.
Curiosity and commitment to 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 may lead to extra compensation considerations.

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, 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 ultrasound.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay and a 401K 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 ER continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.