Lead Veterinary Technician - Overnight Emergency

EVG Specialty Network • Chattanooga, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is seeking compassionate, skilled Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join our Overnight Emergency team. VCSG is Chattanooga’s largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. We believe that excellence in patient care starts with a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our exceptional team of licensed veterinary technicians are the heart of VCSG, playing a vital role in delivering life-saving care and supporting board-certified criticalists, emergency clinicians, and specialists across all departments.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of nursing experience in a veterinary setting.
• Proven experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Specialty/Referral practice preferred.
• Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and other technical skills.
• Strong medical math skills and experience with drug calculations.
• Attention to detail, must be thorough in your work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be available for a full-time schedule (36+ hours per week).

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication administration via all routes.
• Deliver compassionate and meticulous care in high-pressure situations.
• Monitor patients at risk for cardiac and respiratory arrest and initiate CPR as needed.
• Perform patient assessments using various monitoring techniques.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pet's history.
• Use various diagnostics, including radiology, obtaining and handling patient samples, and performing tests in our in-house laboratory.
• Keep detailed records of anesthetic procedures, including what was used, how the patient responded, and any other events.
• Ensure anesthesia procedures are running smoothly and respond to emergencies.
• Partner with various department teams to plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols for each patient.
• Communicate with the team on patient status.
• Advocate for the well-being and comfort of patients from admission to discharge.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources
• Generous employee pet care discount
• Opportunities for continuing education, including allowance and additional paid time off.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed