Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Swing/Overnights) - Indianapolis, IN (Nora)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. Its open-concept hospitals handle emergency cases of many kinds, including exotics, and aim to provide an emotionally intelligent, customer-focused experience for pets, their people, and employees. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, collaborating with doctors and teammates to care for patients with emergencies ranging from minor to complex. The role supports patients and pet parents throughout their visits, performs nursing care and treatments, and contributes to triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care. The position is for someone who wants to apply and grow their veterinary skills while helping people and pets in urgent situations. The role requires a state-recognized veterinary technician credential, calm and effective communication under pressure, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. The technician must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis. Physical requirements include prolonged standing, kneeling and working on the floor, fine motor skills, and lifting up to 25 kg independently or supporting up to 40 kg with assistance.

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 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 ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, staying with them through tests, treatments, and other parts of the visit.
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 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 401K 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, based on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend.
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.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.