Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Per Diem) - Palo Alto, CA

As an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician at VEG in Palo Alto, CA, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care. This includes performing basic to intermediate nursing tasks, monitoring patients, and administering medications. You'll also triage incoming patients, set up IV fluid therapy, and conduct diagnostic tests, all while collaborating with the veterinary team to ensure continuity of care. Your role is crucial in our mission to provide compassion and care to both pets and their owners.

To qualify for the Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician role at VEG, you need a high school diploma and must be credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in California. Ideally, you should have at least one year of experience in veterinary medicine, particularly in emergency or specialty fields. Additionally, possessing a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification can give you an edge in this role.

At VEG, we are committed to your professional development as an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician. We offer unlimited Continuing Education opportunities which encourage you to advance your skills and potentially pursue a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification. Furthermore, you can explore various roles beyond direct patient care, including leadership, care coordination, and community outreach positions.

VEG provides an impressive array of benefits for Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technicians, including industry-leading compensation ranging from $28 to $59 based on our leveling system. You’ll enjoy flexible work schedules, generous employee pet discounts, health insurance options, a 401(k) with company match, unlimited Continuing Education, and even fun workplace initiatives like contests and hospital outings.

At VEG, we stand out as we focus exclusively on emergency medicine, ensuring that you will always be engaged and never bored. We prioritize a culture that values employee well-being, both in how we treat our staff and the customers they serve. Our commitment to creating an inclusive work environment and an impressive NPS score reflects our dedication to being the best in the industry—not just for pets and their owners, but for every member of our team.

When responding, focus on specific examples from your previous roles that highlight your technical skills and experiences dealing with emergencies. Discuss any particular types of cases you've handled and your approach to patient care, emphasizing your ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Emphasize the importance of clear, concise communication and teamwork. You can mention your strategies for maintaining calmness and ensuring everyone is on the same page, perhaps by using checklists or regular updates during patient rounds.

Discuss your understanding of prioritizing cases based on the severity of patient conditions. Explain how you assess symptoms quickly while making decisions in collaboration with veterinarians and the clinical team to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Talk about your commitment to continuing education, attending workshops, and engaging with literature and online communities relevant to veterinary emergency medicine. Detail any certifications or training you're pursuing to stay current in this fast-evolving field.

Share a specific experience that illustrates your problem-solving skills and resilience. Describe the case details, the actions you took, and the outcome, highlighting any teamwork elements and how you leveraged support from colleagues.

Share your techniques for minimizing stress and discomfort for patients, including a soft approach, calming techniques, and pain management strategies. Explain how you educate pet owners on the processes to reduce anxiety for both the pet and the owner.

Discuss specific time management and organizational skills you use, such as prioritizing urgent tasks, utilizing checklists, and effective delegation where appropriate. Share how you maintain focus and efficiency even when the environment becomes hectic.

Talk about the monitoring techniques you are familiar with, detailing how you interpret vital signs and respond to changes in a patient's condition. Providing a solid example of a time you effectively managed a patient's care during a critical situation will reinforce your expertise.

Address your conflict resolution strategies, focusing on active listening, empathy, and finding common ground. Discuss how you remain professional and work towards a mutual solution, reinforcing the importance of maintaining a positive team dynamic, especially in emergency situations.

Express your passion for emergency veterinary medicine and how VEG’s mission and values resonate with you. Highlight your interest in being part of a team that prioritizes both patient and employee wellbeing, staying true to the culture of growth and innovation that VEG embodies.