Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Veterinary Care and Specialty Group • Chattanooga, TN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (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. They believe in a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. VCSG is seeking compassionate, skilled Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join their growing team. Their Emergency and Critical Care technicians are vital in delivering life-saving care, supporting board-certified criticalists, emergency clinicians, and specialists across all departments. They are looking for top-tier technicians who thrive under pressure and want to make a real impact.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of nursing experience in a veterinary setting.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary anesthetic drugs and their effects, backed by specialized training and expertise.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be available for a full time schedule (36+ hours per week).

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Specialty/Referral practice.
• 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.
• Obtain and handle patient samples.
• Perform tests in our in-house laboratory.
• Keep detailed records of the anesthetic procedures — what was used, how the patient responded, and any other events along the way.
• Ensure everything’s running like clockwork during procedures.
• Respond to emergencies during procedures.
• 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 the moment they arrive until they are discharged.

Benefits

• Commitment to training and growth, providing in-person didactic, hands-on, and virtual learning.
• Opportunity to use the latest equipment and technology alongside board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Supportive environment that fosters personal and professional development, along with benefits that prioritize wellness and growth.
• Generous employee pet care discount.
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources.
• Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees