Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - East Grand Rapids, MI

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Kentwood, MI

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About The Position

VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its East Grand Rapids, Michigan practice. The technician will work alongside doctors and the care team on cases ranging from minor to complex, delivering skilled nursing care and emotionally intelligent support to patients and their people. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to continue developing veterinary emergency medicine skills.

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.
Excellent 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.
Empathetic, people-centric approach; humility; ownership of work; and curiosity and commitment to learning.

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 receive extra consideration in compensation.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people throughout tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate and collaborate with teammates to develop care plans and keep care flowing.
Perform CPR in accordance with 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.