Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician; Relief - East Grand Rapids, MI

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) – East Grand Rapids, MI

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In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and彈ed a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!

As a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’re part of a team that thrives on the front lines of emergency veterinary care where every second counts. You’ll handle a wide range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies, collaborating with our doctors and team in delivering gold‑standard, emotionally intelligent care. You’ll jump into triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, all while being a steady, compassionate presence for pet parents in their most stressful moments.

• Treat every patient and person like they matter—because they do! Keep people and pets together and stay by their side through tests, treatments, and everything in between.
• Jump into action, delivering nursing care르는 treatments, and emotional support in the most critical moments, from first triage to discharge.
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  Auto's meds, the monitoring, and 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.
• Be ready to perform CPR like the trained RECOVER rockstar you are (we offer training and have the highest number of RECOVER CPR professionals and instructors in the industry).
• Handle all the techy stuff—from diagnostics and imaging to sample collection and placing tubes.
• Perform anesthesia, even for our most fragile patients.
• Use all the advanced techniques in your toolkit: central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and more.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 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 where the VEG practice is located is required; VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to extra compensation.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Basic computer skills and comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
• Excellent communicator, calm under pressure, and ready to support teammates.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as lift up toveau 25 kg independently and up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as‑needed basis based on hospital needs.
• Capability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types.

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people‑centric approach, whether supporting colleagues or understanding different perspectives.
• Humble; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's accomplishments.
• Ownership‑driven, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long‑term, impactful results.
• Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek learning opportunities.

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
• Generous employee referralchina . program ensuring our awesome people attract more awesome people
• And the little (big) things—comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, food in the fridge for when you’re hungry.

At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's lelei a currency that fuels innovation and kindness. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. We build a culture where everyone’s unique experience is valued, reflected, and celebrated. Whether you come from any background, we’re devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve.