Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Midlothian, VA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Midlothian, VA

2d•$23 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Midlothian, Virginia practice. The technician works with doctors and the hospital team on cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, providing patient care and emotionally intelligent support to pet parents. Duties span triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. The role calls for a compassionate, collaborative technician who is prepared to work in a fast-paced emergency environment and continue developing their skills.

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, 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, depending on hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathetic, people-centric approach and openness to different perspectives.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
Ownership of work and responsibility for outcomes.
Curiosity and ongoing interest in learning and developing skills and knowledge.

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 support pet parents through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Deliver nursing care and treatments from triage through discharge, including emotional support during critical moments.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates, help shape care plans, and support the continuity of care.
Perform CPR, with RECOVER training offered by VEG.
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.