Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boulder, CO

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Boulder, CO

39d•$25 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for people and their pets. With hospitals nationwide, VEG is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and focuses on providing a better emergency experience for clients, patients, and employees. VEG offers opportunities for career growth in veterinary emergency medicine, transforming the ER experience with open-concept hospitals that handle all types of emergency cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes a customer-focused approach and a supportive work environment where employees feel valued, have opportunities for learning and mentorship, and can make a significant impact. VEG is recognized as a certified Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state where the practice is located.
1+ years 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 ability to remain calm under pressure.
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, and 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.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with diverse individuals.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

Treat every patient and person with importance, ensuring people and pets stay together through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during critical moments, from triage to discharge.
Administer medications, monitoring, and perform procedures such as IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate effectively as a team member and contribute to care planning and flow.
Perform CPR and other advanced techniques.
Conduct diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
Administer anesthesia, even for fragile patients.
Utilize advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay and 401K match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
QPR training.
Access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time employment.
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies).
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary).
Inclusive fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Generous employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge.