Qualifications
Your RoleAs an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you'll be at the forefront of emergency veterinary care, where every second matters. You will manage a variety of cases, from simple to intricate emergencies, in collaboration with our veterinary doctors and support staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. Your responsibilities will include triage, treatment, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, all while providing a reassuring presence for pet owners during their most challenging moments. This position is ideal for those eager to apply their training, enhance their skills, and assist pets and their families in their time of need. Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure every patient and family feels valued, staying with them through diagnostics and treatments. Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during critical situations from triage to discharge. Administer medications and monitor conditions, from IVs to blood transfusions. Communicate effectively with your team and contribute to patient care plans. Be prepared to perform CPR as a trained RECOVER professional, with ongoing training available.
About the job
About Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), founded in 2014, focuses on delivering emergency care for pets while rethinking how emergency veterinary medicine serves both animals and their families. With 24/7 hospitals across the country, VEG supports pets and their owners whenever urgent care is needed. The team, known as VEGgies, works in an environment designed to be rewarding and supportive.
Role Overview: Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, this role centers on hands-on emergency care in an open-concept hospital. Technicians here encounter a wide range of cases, including exotics, and play a key role in supporting both pets and their owners through challenging moments. VEG’s approach emphasizes customer service and teamwork, with a focus on both patient outcomes and client experience.
What Sets VEG Apart
- Open-concept facilities encourage collaboration and learning
- Exposure to diverse emergency cases, including exotic animals
- Commitment to mentorship and ongoing professional development
- Recognition as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026
Work Culture
VEG values every team member’s contributions and strives to create a place where individuals feel appreciated and able to grow. The company supports career aspirations in emergency veterinary medicine and provides opportunities for learning and mentorship.
About Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is revolutionizing emergency veterinary care by providing a supportive environment for both pets and their owners. We are dedicated to creating a fulfilling workplace for our team, where they can thrive and develop their skills while making a real difference in the lives of animals and their families.