Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Federal Way, WA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Federal Way, WA

4d•$27 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in its Federal Way, Washington hospital. The technician works with doctors and the veterinary team to care for cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, providing clinical nursing care and compassionate support to pets and their people. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. The position is overnight and requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current credential 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.
Excellent communication skills and the 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, 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.
Empathy, humility, ownership, curiosity, and an interest in continuous learning and growth.

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 additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care and keep people and pets together throughout 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 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; stated pay range is $27–$56, based on leveling and experience.
401(k) match.
Health and wellness benefits beginning 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 medicine continuing education, and a travel stipend for eligible full-time employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, including fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.