vcsg
Veterinary Technician - Emergency
Chattanooga, Tennessee · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Patient CareRadiologyCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- VCSG is looking for compassionate, skilled Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join our team!
- We believe that excellence in patient care starts with a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow - because when our team thrives, so do our patients.
- Our Emergency and Critical Care technicians play a vital role in delivering life-saving care for emergency and hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities
- You will partner with our various department teams to plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols for each patient, while communicating with the team on patient status.
- They support our board-certified criticalists, emergency clinicians, and specialists across all departments.
Requirements
- Must be available to work evenings, overnights, or weekends
- Strong knowledge of veterinary anesthetic drugs and their effects, backed by specialized training and expertise
- Attention to detail, must be thorough in your work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments
Nice to have
- 1-2 years of nursing experience in a veterinary setting, proven experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Specialty/Referral practice preferred.
Compensation
- Annual RECOVER – CPR training provided by certified instructors.
Benefits
- include annual continuing education stipends and dedicated PTO.
- $2000 Sign On Bonus for Overnight and Weekend CVT/RVT/LVTs!
- Strong medical math skills and experience with drug calculations.
- We are committed to training and growth, providing you with in-person didactic, hands-on, and virtual learning from our board-certified specialists as well as our experienced training staff.
- Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health & financial wellness resources
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 120 hours annual paid time off and floating holiday time
Company info
- Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga's largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medicine.
- 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.
- Looking For
- Our exceptional team of licensed veterinary technicians are the heart of VCSG. Our Emergency and Critical Care technicians play a vital role in delivering life-saving care for emergency and hospitalized patients. They support our board-certified criticalists, emergency clinicians, and specialists across all departments.
- As we grow, we're seeking top-tier technicians who thrive under pressure and want to make a real impact.
- Current Opportunities include evening, overnight and weekend positions.
- What You Can Expect To Do
- Our exceptional team of licensed veterinary technicians are the heart of VCSG.
- Emergency & Critical Care Nursing: Use your skills to perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication administration via all routes. You'll be delivering compassionate and meticulous care in high-pressure situations.
- Patient Interventions & CPR: You'll be monitoring patients at risk for cardiac and respiratory arrest and will initiate CPR as needed. Annual RECOVER - CPR training provided by certified instructors.
- Patient Monitoring/Record Keeping: You'll be performing patient assessments using various monitoring techniques and communicating with pet owners about their pet's history.
Equal opportunity
- www.vcsgvets.com
- Veterinary Care & Specialty Group is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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