Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time - Weekends/Overnight Only) - South Tampa, FL
On-site · Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician at VEG in South Tampa, FL, on weekends and overnights. You will join a front-line ER team handling a wide range of emergencies, performing triage, nursing care, anesthesia, monitoring, diagnostics, and critical care with IVs/CRIs, blood transfusions, and advanced techniques (central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds) while supporting doctors and pet parents. Requires AVMA-accredited veterinary technology credentialing in the practice state, 1+ year of veterinary tech experience (ER/specialty preferred), and flexibility for night/weekend shifts. Strong communication, high-stress composure, and ability to work in a noisy environment are essential. Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and travel/CE support are highlighted in the role.
Required Qualifications
- 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 the VEG practice is located is required
- VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and will lead to extra considerations in compensation
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
- Basic computer skills and a comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
- 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 work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Must be willing 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
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
- Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
- Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
- Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
- Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
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