Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Leesburg, VA
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Leesburg, Virginia practice. The technician will work on the front lines of emergency medicine, handling cases ranging from minor to complex and collaborating with doctors and teammates to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. The work includes triage, nursing care, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting pet parents during stressful situations. The role offers the opportunity to use and develop emergency veterinary skills in VEG’s open-concept hospitals, which are open 24/7, 365 days a year. VEG describes its culture as focused on learning, mentorship, inclusion, and delivering a better emergency experience for pets, their people, and employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support teammates.
- 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 varied backgrounds and personality types.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
- Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
- VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests, treatments, and other care.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and perform monitoring, IVs, constant rate infusions, 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 ultrasound.
Benefits
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food in the fridge for employees.
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Education Level
High school or GED
