Emergency Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Omaha, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

At VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, the Emergency Veterinary Technician (ER/ICU) plays a critical role in patient care across emergency and specialty services. This involves supporting a wide range of cases, from triage and stabilization to ongoing ICU care, while working alongside a highly skilled, collaborative emergency and specialty team. VCA is passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care and supporting its associates. With hospitals nationwide, VCA combines advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach, and as part of Mars Veterinary Health, is committed to helping teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. The center delivers progressive treatments in Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Oncology. The role offers strong technician utilization, a collaborative environment with specialists, hands-on learning in a teaching-focused hospital, and exposure to advanced diagnostics and critical care medicine.

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for high-quality, patient-centered care

Responsibilities

• Triage and assist in stabilizing emergency patients
• Provide advanced nursing care in ICU and critical care settings
• Administer medications, CRIs, and fluid therapy
• Perform diagnostics (lab work, imaging, sample collection)
• Assist with advanced procedures (central lines, transfusions, oxygen therapy)
• Communicate with clients during high-stress situations with empathy and clarity
• Collaborate closely with ER doctors, specialists, and support staff

Benefits

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Continuing Education Allowance and paid time off
• WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE Opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
• Competitive compensation
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees