Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Denver, CO (Denver Tech Center)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•$25 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care alongside doctors and the hospital team. The role handles cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies and includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. The technician also provides compassionate support to pet parents throughout stressful care situations and contributes to a collaborative, customer-focused hospital environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
Excellent communication skills and ability to stay 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 according to hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.

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 additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Deliver nursing care and treatments for emergency patients.
Administer medications and manage monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Collaborate with teammates and doctors to shape care plans and keep care flowing.
Perform CPR when needed.
Perform diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.
Support patients and pet parents through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.