Emergency Veterinary Credentialed Technician (Relief) - Viera, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Viera East, FL

13h

About The Position

As a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll be part of a team providing emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex. You’ll collaborate with doctors and teammates to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care and support pet parents during stressful moments. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical-care nursing, with opportunities to use and develop a broad range of skills.

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 records.
• Strong communication skills and the 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, work on the floor, 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.

Responsibilities

• Keep people and pets together and support them through tests, treatments, and other aspects of care.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
• Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate with teammates and help shape care plans and maintain the flow of care.
• Perform CPR.
• 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

• 401(k) match.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
• Food in the fridge for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED