Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Port St. Lucie, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Port St. Lucie, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Port St. Lucie, Florida practice. The role is part of a team caring for patients with cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies. The technician collaborates with doctors and colleagues to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care, while supporting pet parents through stressful situations. Work includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and focused on an immersive, customer-focused experience. The company emphasizes learning, mentorship, career growth, and an inclusive workplace. Its hospitals operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The position requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

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 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 based on hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and personality types.

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 lead to extra compensation considerations.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together through 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 and collaborate with teammates to help shape care plans and keep care flowing.
Perform CPR as needed; the company provides RECOVER CPR 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.
Provide critical care nursing and support a range of emergency cases.

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 for continuing education.
Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.