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About the Role

As a Traveling Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you will support multiple VEG hospitals, bringing advanced clinical skills and calm confidence to every shift. You will jump in wherever help is needed most—guiding care, supporting teams, and making an impact for people and their pets when it matters most. This role is designed for experienced, adaptable professionals who thrive on variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to lead from within.

Responsibilities

Support multiple VEG hospitals with advanced clinical skills and confidence.
Provide support to teams wherever help is needed most.
Guide care and support teams.
Make an impact for people and their pets.
Respond to critical emergencies.
Coach teams through clinical challenges.
Bring energy that raises the bar everywhere.
Step into VEG hospitals across the country with confidence, care, and clinical know-how.
Jump into action, supporting teams with advanced nursing care, from triage to discharge.
Handle complex emergencies with calm, administering CRIs, managing blood transfusions, and responding in real time.
Perform diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and advanced access techniques (i.e. central lines and IO catheters).
Manage patients under anesthesia, even the most fragile ones (up to ASA V), with minimal oversight.
Collaborate on care plans, communicate clearly across new teams, and make seamless transitions feel easy.
Stay cool in the chaos, and bring structure to the swirl—wherever you go.
Encourage collaboration and skill-sharing, helping elevate teams as you work alongside them.
Adapt quickly, build trust fast, and bring the VEG vibe to every shift.

Requirements

A.S. or B.S. in veterinary technology from an AVMA Accredited Program.
Must have, or have the ability to get CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT, RVN as credentials in all states where VEG practices are located.
5+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; 2+ years experience in emergency.
High level of knowledge and skill in emergency medicine.
Ability to travel nationally; flexible with scheduling and able to organize own travel arrangements.
Comfortable working in new locations, with new teams, while having a positive attitude and dedication to the VEG way.
Basic computer skills, comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team.
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.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills
Triage
Advanced nursing care
CRIs administration
Blood transfusions management
Real-time response
Diagnostics
Imaging
Sample collection
Advanced access techniques (central lines and IO catheters)
Anesthesia management
Collaboration
Clear communication
Adaptability
Trust building
Skill-sharing
Basic computer skills
Practice management software comprehension
Electronic medical record keeping
Communication with pet parents
Handling patients and medical equipment
Working in a noisy environment
Working with strong or unpleasant odors
Working in a fast-paced environment

Location

Nationally

Work Type

Traveling
Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role
2+ years experience in emergency

Education Level

A.S. or B.S. in veterinary technology from an AVMA Accredited Program
CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT, RVN credentials

Salary/Compensations

$30-$68

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Pay range is $30-$68 and based on a leveling system and experience, including base and 401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling
Equity after one year of full time, active employment (depending on role)
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies)
Clinical student loan repayment
Paid parental leave; up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
Flexible work schedules
Generous employee referral program
Comfy scrubs
Cool VEG swag
Food in the fridge

About the Company

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most.
Challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience.
Expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year.
Created a better emergency experience for people, pets, and employees.
Find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine.
Transforming how ER works, from open-concept hospitals to immersive, customer-focused experience.
VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

Equal Opportunity

At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness.
Our mission is “Helping people and their pets when they need it most.”
We do that better when our VEGgies (employees) feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.
Focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered.
Saying yes to VEG means helping us build a culture where your unique experiences and background contribute to a shared vision: being the world’s veterinary emergency company.