Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Chantilly, VA
On-site · Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) at VEG in Chantilly, VA: You will be on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases from triage to critical care nursing, anesthesia, diagnostics, and monitoring. You’ll provide compassionate, team-focused care, perform CPR, use advanced techniques (central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds), and support doctors in delivering gold-standard care for pets and their families. The role emphasizes hands-on nursing care, rapid decision-making, emotional support for clients, and ongoing growth through learning and mentorship. This position requires a credentialed veterinary technician, availability for nights/weekends/holidays, and endurance to work in a fast-paced, high-stress ER environment.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; 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 the VEG practice is located
- VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred
- Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and electronic medical records
- Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to lend a hand to support those around you
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and lift up to 25 kg on own and up to 40 kg with assistance
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong odors
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
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