Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Denver, CO
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Denver, Colorado practice. The technician works alongside doctors and the broader team to care for cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, providing triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical-care nursing. The role emphasizes compassionate, emotionally intelligent support for pets and their people, as well as teamwork and continued development of clinical skills. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and operating 24/7, 365 days a year. The company says it offers learning and mentorship opportunities and is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work. The role is per diem and requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis, depending on hospital needs.
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 records.
- 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 varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Empathy, humility, ownership, curiosity, and a commitment to learning and growth.
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 receive extra compensation consideration.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care and keep people and pets together through tests, treatments, and other aspects of care.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and perform procedures including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions; monitor patients and provide critical-care nursing.
- Communicate and collaborate with teammates, help shape care plans, and support the flow of care.
- 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
- Flexible work schedules to support life outside work.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food available in the fridge for employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
