Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Warwick, RI

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Warwick, RI

5d•$25 - $62

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care as part of a collaborative team. The role handles cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies and includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical-care nursing. The technician works with doctors and teammates to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care and supports pet parents through stressful situations. The position involves hands-on nursing care, medication administration, monitoring, diagnostics and imaging, sample collection, tube placement, anesthesia, and advanced procedures such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds. The technician is also expected to communicate effectively, help coordinate care, and perform CPR. Work takes place in a fast-paced, open-concept emergency hospital environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Credential as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located is required.
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 the ability to stay 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 based on hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse 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 consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Keep patients and their people together and support them during tests and treatments.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates, contribute to care plans, and help keep care flowing.
Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
Conduct diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $25–$62 per hour, including base pay and 401(k) 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 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, plus fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.