Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Pittsburgh, PA

The role

You will deliver emergency veterinary nursing care, including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care. You will work alongside doctors to support pet parents and patients through medical procedures and monitoring.

What you will do

• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge
• Perform IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions
• Perform CPR
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and placing tubes
• Provide anesthesia for patients
• Use advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds
• Communicate with teammates to help shape care plans

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role
• Basic computer skills and a comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
• QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
• Equity eligibility after one year of full time, active employment
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary
• Inclusive fertility and family-building care
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee referral program
• Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge

About the company

VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year. It is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.