Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - Alexandria, VA

About the role

VEG was founded in 2014 with a mission to improve the emergency veterinary care experience. Since then, VEG has grown to operate 24/7, 365 days a year, with a commitment to providing exceptional care and a positive workplace environment for its employees.

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 first triage to discharge.
• Communicate like a teammate and think like a leader, helping shape plans and keep care flowing.
• 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; a 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.
• 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 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

• Advanced techniques in diagnostics and imaging.
• Handling anesthesia for fragile patients.
• Performing CPR.
• Using central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match: $27-$68/hr.
• A BIG focus on learning and growth from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (No really!).
• Part-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend.
• Part-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $400/year travel stipend.
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work.
• An 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.

Pay

$27-$68/hr

Schedule

Nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs.

DEI

At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. We are focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered.