Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Eden Prairie, MN

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Eden Prairie, MN

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About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Eden Prairie, Minnesota practice. The technician works alongside doctors and the care team on cases ranging from minor to complex, delivering skilled nursing care and emotionally intelligent support to patients and their people. The position spans triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, as well as supporting pet parents through stressful situations. VEG describes its open-concept hospitals as treating emergency cases of every kind, including exotics, and emphasizes learning, mentorship, and growth in emergency veterinary medicine.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current veterinary technician credential (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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
• Strong communication skills and the 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, 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 according to hospital needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
• Empathy and a people-centric approach, humility, a sense of ownership, curiosity, and commitment to 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.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may receive additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests, treatments, and other stages of 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, help shape care plans, and keep patient care flowing.
• 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 base pay and a 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 $2,500 per year; 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, plus fertility and family-building care.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company swag, and food in the refrigerator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED