Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Woodbridge, VA

About VEG

Founded in 2014, VEG is dedicated to helping people and their pets when they need it most by redefining the emergency veterinary experience. With 24/7, 365‑day hospitals nationwide, VEG offers an open‑concept environment where technicians handle a wide variety of emergency cases, including exotics. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work® and emphasizes mentorship, learning, and a supportive culture for its “VEGgies.”

About the role

The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of veterinary emergency care, collaborating with doctors and the team to deliver gold‑standard, emotionally intelligent care. The technician is involved in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical‑care nursing while providing compassionate support to pet parents during stressful moments.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with respect and empathy throughout tests, treatments, and discharge.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Administer medications, monitor patients, and manage IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, and other advanced therapies.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and help shape care plans.
• Perform CPR as a RECOVER‑trained professional.
• Conduct diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
• Assist with anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
• Utilize advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and more.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA‑accredited program (strongly preferred).
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state of the VEG practice (required).
• VTS in emergency/critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia (a plus, may affect compensation).
• At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience; emergency or specialty experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and equipment.
• Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, work on the floor, lift up to 25 kg independently and up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.

Schedule

Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as‑needed basis according to hospital needs.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus available.
• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $27–$68.
• Base salary plus 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting day one, including QPR training and free therapy/counseling.
• Potential equity after one year of full‑time employment.
• Extensive learning and growth programs, unlimited ER CE, and travel stipend ($2,500/year for credentialed, $1,000/year for uncredentialed).
• Clinical student loan repayment assistance.
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks at 100 % salary, plus inclusive fertility and family‑building care.
• Flexible work schedules to support life outside of work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Comfortable scrubs, VEG swag, and stocked kitchen for meals.

DEI Commitment

VEG views diversity as a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. The company is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. VEG promotes equitable growth opportunities, inclusive decision‑making, and celebrates diverse perspectives to better serve the communities it serves.