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$2000 Sign On Bonus for Overnight and Weekend CVT/RVT/LVTs!  VCSG is looking for compassionate, skilled Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join our team! Who We Are Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga’s largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medicine. We are leading the way with RECOVER CPR Certified Instructors , a partnership with the Erlanger Life Force K9 Transport Program , On-Site Blood Bank , and a staff of world class specialists. We believe that excellence in patient care starts with a workplace where professionals feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow — because when our team thrives, so do our patients. Who We Are Looking For Our exceptional team of licensed veterinary technicians are the heart of VCSG. Our Emergency and Critical Care technicians play a vital role in delivering life-saving care for emergency and hospitalized patients.  They support our board-certified criticalists, emergency clinicians, and specialists across all departments. As we grow, we’re seeking top-tier technicians who thrive under pressure and want to make a real impact. Current Opportunities include evening , overnight and weekend positions. What You Can Expect To Do Emergency & Critical Care Nursing:  Use your skills to perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication administration via all routes. You'll be delivering compassionate and meticulous care in high-pressure situations. Patient Interventions & CPR: You'll be monitoring patients at risk for cardiac and respiratory arrest and will initiate CPR as needed. Annual RECOVER – CPR training provided by certified instructors.   Patient Monitoring/Record Keeping: You'll be performing patient assessments using various monitoring techniques and communicating with pet owners about their pet's history. Diagnostics: You'll be hands-on using various diagnostics, including radiology, obtaining and handling patient samples, and performing tests in our in-house laboratory. Anesthesia Monitoring/Surgical Assistance: You’ll keep detailed records of the anesthetic procedures — what was used, how the patient responded, and any other events along the way. During procedures, you’re ensuring everything’s running like clockwork. If anything seems off, you’re quick on your feet and ready to respond to emergencies. Collaboration: You will partner with our various department teams to plan and coordinate anesthesia protocols for each patient, while communicating with the team on patient status.   Patient Advocacy : Advocate for the well-being and comfort of patients from the moment they arrive until they are discharged.   Required Qualifications Must be available to work evenings, overnights, or weekends 1-2 years of nursing experience in a veterinary setting, proven experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Specialty/Referral practice preferred. Strong knowledge of veterinary anesthetic drugs and their effects, backed by specialized training and expertise  Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and other technical skills.  Strong medical math skills and experience with drug calculations. Attention to detail, must be thorough in your work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments  Excellent communication and people skills.  Preferred - Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or equivalent certification (Required for sign-on bonus) Why You Should Choose Us Take the next step in your veterinary career:  We are committed to training and growth, providing you with in-person didactic, hands-on, and virtual learning from our board-certified specialists as well as our experienced training staff. Benefits include annual continuing education stipends and dedicated PTO. Provi