Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - Lynnwood, WA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Lynnwood, WA

20h • $27 - $56

About The Position

The part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex. In collaboration with doctors and teammates, the technician provides high-quality, emotionally intelligent care, including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. The role also involves supporting pet parents during stressful moments and continuing to develop clinical skills in a fast-paced emergency setting.

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 understanding of practice management software and electronic medical records.
• Strong 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.
• VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping people and pets together through tests and treatments.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
• Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, 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, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
• Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
• Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, with a pay range of $27–$56 based on leveling and experience.
• Clinical and leadership learning and growth programs.
• Unlimited emergency-room continuing education and a travel stipend; part-time credentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED