Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Littleton, CO
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in a hospital setting. The technician works with doctors and the care team on cases ranging from minor to complex, delivering patient care and supporting pet parents during stressful situations. The work includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, critical care nursing, and communication with clients and colleagues. The role may involve advanced procedures and techniques, including IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, CPR, imaging, sample collection, tube placement, central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. The company emphasizes an emotionally intelligent, customer-focused experience, ongoing learning and mentorship, and an inclusive workplace. This position requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to 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 record keeping.
- Strong communication skills and 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 based on hospital needs.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse 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 extra compensation considerations.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
- Support patients and pet parents through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
- Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
- Collaborate and communicate with doctors and teammates to shape care plans and keep care flowing.
- Perform CPR as needed.
- Conduct diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
- Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
- Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food available in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
