Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - Willow Grove, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Upper Moreland Township, PA

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Willow Grove, Pennsylvania practice. The role is part of a team caring for patients with cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, in collaboration with doctors and other team members. The technician supports pets and their people through care with a compassionate, emotionally intelligent approach, and participates in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed 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.
Strong 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, depending on 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, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
Ownership of work and accountability for outcomes.
Curiosity and an ongoing interest in learning and developing skills.

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 lead to extra compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, supporting them through tests, treatments, and other aspects of care.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial 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.