Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician Overnight (Part Time) - Tampa, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Tampa, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in a fast-paced hospital environment. The technician works alongside doctors and other team members on cases ranging from minor to complex, delivering skilled nursing care and compassionate support to patients and their people. The work includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to continue developing clinical skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Credential 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.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support others.
• 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.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their people throughout tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
• Deliver nursing care and treatments from initial triage through discharge, including emotional support during critical moments.
• Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate with teammates, contribute to care plans, and help 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency continuing education, with a travel stipend. Part-time credentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED