Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Cranberry, PA
About The Position
VEG is a nationwide veterinary emergency company with hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. Its open-concept hospitals provide emergency care for a wide range of cases, including exotic animals, and aim to offer an immersive, customer-focused experience for patients, their families, and employees. The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, partnering with doctors and the rest of the team to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. The role covers cases from minor to complex emergencies and includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, critical care nursing, and support for pet parents. The technician is expected to use and continue developing their clinical skills while helping people and pets in urgent situations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Credentialing 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 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 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 consideration.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests, treatments, and other care.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
- 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 clinical techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend for eligible employees.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
