Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Redmond, WA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Redmond, WA

5d•$27 - $56

About The Position

As an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll work on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and other team members. You’ll provide compassionate, emotionally intelligent care to patients and their people, supporting them through stressful situations. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to use advanced skills and continue developing professionally. The position is based in a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital. Overnight availability is needed, along with availability for rotating or as-needed weekend and holiday work based on hospital needs. The listed pay range is $27–$56, based on leveling and experience. A sign-on bonus is available for overnight work.

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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
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 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 diverse backgrounds and with different 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 additional compensation considerations.
Empathy and a people-centric approach, humility, ownership, curiosity, and an ongoing interest in learning and developing skills.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and support to pet parents throughout tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Deliver nursing care and treatments from triage through discharge, including emotional support during critical moments.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates, help shape care plans, and support 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; pay range is $27–$56 based on leveling and experience.
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 emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend for eligible full-time employees ($2,500 annually for full-time credentialed employees; $1,000 annually for full-time uncredentialed employees).
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, inclusive of fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
Sign-on bonus available for overnight shifts.