Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight Shift Differential Offered!!!) - Northern Liberties, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in its Northern Liberties, Pennsylvania hospital. The role works with doctors and the hospital team on cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, delivering compassionate, emotionally intelligent care to patients and their people. Responsibilities span triage, nursing care, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care. The technician also supports pet parents through stressful situations and helps coordinate care with the team.

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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical records.
Excellent 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 hours, kneel, and 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 based on hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathy, humility, ownership, curiosity, and commitment to learning and team accomplishments.

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 receive additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, patient- and people-centered care, keeping pets and their people together through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Administer medications and monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates and help develop care plans and keep care flowing.
Perform CPR; VEG provides 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 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited ER continuing education, and a travel stipend for full-time employees: $2,500 per year for credentialed employees and $1,000 per year for uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.