Veterinary Technician - Emergency

About the role

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga’s largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital. We are leading the way with RECOVER CPR Certified Instructors, a partnership with the Erlanger Life Force K9 Transport Program, On-Site Blood Bank, and a staff of world-class specialists.

Responsibilities

• Emergency & Critical Care Nursing: Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication administration via all routes.
• Patient Interventions & CPR: Monitor patients at risk for cardiac and respiratory arrest and initiate CPR as needed. Annual RECOVER – CPR training provided by certified instructors.
• Patient Monitoring/Record Keeping: Perform patient assessments using various monitoring techniques and communicate with pet owners about their pet's history.
• Diagnostics: Hands-on use of various diagnostics, including radiology, obtaining and handling patient samples, and performing tests in our in-house laboratory.
• Anesthesia Monitoring/Surgical Assistance: Keep detailed records of the anesthetic procedures, ensure everything runs smoothly during procedures, and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Collaboration: Partner with various department teams to plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols for each patient, and communicate with the team on patient status.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for the well-being and comfort of patients from the moment they arrive until they are discharged.

Requirements

• Must be available to work evenings, overnights, or weekends.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience in a veterinary setting, preferably in ER, Urgent Care, or Specialty/Referral practice.
• 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, thorough work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or equivalent certification (Required for sign-on bonus).

Skills

Compassion, teamwork, and a strong commitment to patient care.

Benefits

• Annual continuing education stipends and dedicated PTO.
• Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance.
• Generous employee pet care discount.
• Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources.
• 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time.

Pay

$2000 Sign On Bonus for Overnight and Weekend CVT/RVT/LVTs!

Schedule

Evening, overnight, and weekend positions available.