Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician – Emergency Department Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC)

EPVMC was founded on the belief that pets of the Lehigh Valley deserve access to advanced veterinary care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What started as a commitment to emergency medicine has grown into a collaborative specialty hospital where doctors, technicians, assistants, and client care teams work together to support patients with complex medical needs. At EPVMC, we view technicians as nurses and medical professionals whose expertise strengthens the entire emergency care team.

What Your Role Will Include

As a Certified Veterinary Technician in the Emergency Department, you will:

•  Assist with triage and stabilization of incoming emergency patients 


•  Place catheters and initiate fluid therapy and emergency treatments 


•  Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients including vital signs and pain assessment


•  Perform and interpret in house diagnostics such as bloodwork, urinalysis, cytology preparation, and blood gas analysis 


•  Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures including wound management, CPR, thoracocentesis, urinary catheter placement, and bandaging •


• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian


•  Monitor anesthesia and sedation for emergency procedures and imaging when required 


•  Prepare patients for surgery, advanced diagnostics, or transfer to specialty departments


• Educate and communicate with clients during emergency visits regarding treatment plans and hospitalization updates


• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records within our hospital information system (EzyVet)


• Collaborate closely with specialty departments to ensure seamless patient care 


• Advocate for patient comfort, safety, and compassionate nursing care throughout hospitalization

What We’re Looking For

· Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT required)

· Strong anesthesia skills and experience with advanced monitoring

· Ability to remain calm and focused in high-acuity situations

· Strong teamwork and communication skills

· Willingness to learn and grow in a highly specialized department

Experience in specialty or emergency medicine is preferred but not required for the right candidate with a strong foundation.

Pay Rate: Starting at $26.00/hr

Benefits 

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment 

• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling 

• Continuing education allowance and professional development support 

• Mental Health Resources 

• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave 

Perks for Your Pets Too! 
Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: 

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products 

• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing 

• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods 

• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner 

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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