Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Full-Time) - Orange, CT

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Orange, CT

2d•$25 - $44

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care as part of a collaborative hospital team. The role handles cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies and contributes to gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care for patients and their families. The technician participates in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting pet parents through stressful situations. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year.

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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
Excellent 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, 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 and a people-centric approach, humility, a sense of ownership, curiosity, and commitment to continued 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 receive extra compensation consideration.

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 provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate and collaborate with teammates to shape care plans and keep 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 of $25.00–$44.00 per hour.
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.
Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency-room continuing education.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.