Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Northville, MI
About the role
As a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician at VEG, you'll play a crucial role in the front lines of emergency veterinary care. Your responsibilities will include treating a wide range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies, while collaborating with doctors and team members to deliver high-quality, emotionally supportive 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 first triage to discharge.
- Bring the meds, the monitoring, 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; 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.
- Mandatory 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
- Highly skilled in emergency and critical care nursing.
- Proficient in handling anesthesia and advanced procedures.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work.
- A generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people.
- The little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, food in the fridge for when you're hungry.
Pay
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Mandatory availability to work 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 devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. We provide equitable opportunities for growth, promote inclusive decision-making, and ensure that everyone's perspective is considered.