Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Denver, CO

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Denver, CO

2d•$25 - $51

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care as part of a collaborative team. The role involves treating cases ranging from minor to complex and delivering compassionate, emotionally intelligent care to patients and their people. The technician participates in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, and supports pet parents during stressful situations. The position offers opportunities to use and develop emergency-care skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.

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 ability to remain calm under pressure and support others.
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, 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 based on 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.
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people throughout tests, treatments, and other care.
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 develop care plans and keep care flowing.
Perform CPR.
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 with a pay range of $25–$51 per hour, based on leveling and experience.
401(k) match.
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.
Clinical and leadership learning programs.
Unlimited emergency-room continuing education and travel stipend; full-time credentialed employees receive $2,500 per year, and full-time uncredentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.