Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - St. Petersburg, FL
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 open 24/7, VEG offers a better emergency experience for clients and a supportive work environment for its employees, known as VEGgies. The company aims to provide career growth opportunities in veterinary emergency medicine, transforming the ER experience with open-concept hospitals that handle diverse cases, including exotics. VEG emphasizes a positive and valued work environment for its staff, offering learning and mentorship opportunities. VEG is recognized as a 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 of practice.
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Fine motor skills for patient handling and medical equipment use.
- 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.
- Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during critical moments, from triage to discharge.
- Administer medications, monitoring, and advanced treatments such as IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
- Communicate effectively as a team member and think critically to help shape care plans and maintain workflow.
- Perform CPR as a trained RECOVER professional.
- 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 and 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 employment.
- Significant focus on learning and growth, including VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
- 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) including fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Generous employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
