About the job
Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) in Chattanooga, Tennessee seeks an Emergency Veterinary Technician to support its emergency and critical care team. This role plays a key part in providing urgent medical attention and ongoing care for animal patients.
VCSG operates as a multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital, emphasizing advanced care and teamwork. The organization values each team member and encourages professional growth, aiming to deliver high-quality care to every patient.
Role overview
The Emergency Veterinary Technician collaborates closely with board-certified specialists, assisting with urgent procedures and daily patient management across multiple departments. This position is essential to the hospital’s emergency and critical care services.
Main responsibilities
- Emergency & Critical Care Nursing: Carry out venipuncture, place IV catheters, administer medications, and provide attentive care during emergencies.
- Patient Monitoring & CPR: Monitor patients for cardiac and respiratory issues, respond rapidly to crises, and initiate CPR when required.
- Patient Assessment & Record Keeping: Assess patients using monitoring equipment and communicate with pet owners about their animals’ medical backgrounds.

