Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - St. Peters, MO

About the role

At VEG, we are dedicated to providing exceptional emergency veterinary care. Founded in 2014, our mission is to ensure that people and their pets receive the best possible care when they need it most. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year, with hospitals across the country designed to deliver gold standard, emotionally intelligent care.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person like they matter—because they do!
• Jump into action, delivering nursing care, treatments, and emotional support in the most critical moments, from triage to discharge
• Bring the meds, the monitoring, and the mastery—from IVs and CRIs to blood transfusions and beyond
• Communicate like a teammate and think like a leader, helping shape plans and keep care flowing
• Perform CPR like the trained RECOVER rockstar you are (not only do we offer training, we have the highest number of RECOVER CPR professionals and instructors in the industry!)
• All the techy stuff—from diagnostics and imaging to sample collection and placing tubes
• Anesthesia, even for our most fragile patients? You've got it.
• Use all the advanced techniques in your toolkit: central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and more

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located is required; VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and will lead to extra considerations in compensation
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
• Basic computer skills and a comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to lend a hand to support those around you
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs

Qualifications

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
• A sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments
• A strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
• Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication and calm under pressure
• Empathy and people-centric approach
• Curiosity and continuous learning

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
• Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (no really!)
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
• Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
• The little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry

DEI

We are devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most." And we do that better when our VEGgies (employees) feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.