Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Omaha, NE

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Role at a Glance

Relief (per-diem) credentialed vet tech position at VEG's Omaha, Nebraska emergency hospital. Active state credential required — CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT. Minimum one year of vet tech experience; emergency or specialty background preferred. Clinical scope spans triage through general anesthesia and advanced vascular access. Salary not published by employer; VTS holders receive explicit additional compensation consideration.

What This Role Is

This is a relief (as-needed, per-diem) opening for a credentialed veterinary technician at VEG's emergency-only hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. You work autonomously within a collaborative emergency team, applying clinical judgment to execute patient treatment plans from initial triage through anesthesia management, advanced catheter placement, and diagnostic imaging. The role is technically demanding — built for credentialed techs who want meaningful clinical variety and a real path toward specialist certification or a leadership track, not the routine rhythm of a general-practice setting.

About Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

VEG runs a growing network of emergency-only veterinary hospitals across the United States and has built its reputation on two parallel commitments: high-quality patient outcomes and a genuinely employee-centric culture. Because emergency medicine is their sole focus, hospitals are purpose-built from scratch with current technology rather than retrofitted general-practice spaces. The company has drawn a nomination for INC Magazine's Best Workplaces list and reports an NPS score it describes as the highest in the emergency veterinary sector — a data point that reflects both client and employee experience rather than aspirational marketing copy.

What You Will Do

  • Deliver patient care with high standards of compassion across all emergency cases
  • Perform basic-to-intermediate nursing tasks: patient monitoring, treatments, and medication rounds
  • Triage incoming patients by applying knowledge of common diseases, physical assessment findings, and monitoring parameters
  • Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications; recognize and respond to adverse effects
  • Set up, monitor, and manage IV fluid therapy — including constant-rate infusions (CRI) and blood transfusion protocols
  • Contribute to both inpatient and outpatient care continuity across shifts
  • Participate in structured patient rounds to ensure handoff quality and continuity of care
  • Perform CPR as a trained RECOVER Certified Rescuer
  • Collect diagnostic samples and run in-house and point-of-care tests, including diagnostic imaging
  • Place and maintain urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, and chest and abdominal tubes
  • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and alternative oxygen delivery systems
  • Administer and monitor general anesthesia — including patients on mechanical ventilation at varied risk levels
  • Execute advanced vascular access techniques: jugular catheters, sampling lines, central lines, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization
  • Perform advanced diagnostic procedures including ultrasonography and paracentesis
  • Contribute to drafting treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans
  • Carry out treatments using clinical decision-making within protocolized frameworks
  • Manage patient care workload to ensure no patient receives compromised care
  • Coach and guide veterinary assistants and nurses on clinical tasks and standards of care
  • Share knowledge across the team to keep patient outcomes at the center of all decisions
  • Pursue growth pathways including VTS certification, trainer roles, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership tracks

Must-Have Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Active veterinary technician credential (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) issued in Nebraska or the state of the VEG practice location
  • At least one year of hands-on experience in a veterinary technician role
  • Basic computer proficiency — practice management software, electronic medical records (EMR), and collaboration tools
  • Strong communication skills across written, verbal, and electronic channels with both team members and clients
  • Fine motor skills adequate for daily use of clinical instruments: syringes, surgery tools, patient monitors, diagnostic equipment, and electric clippers
  • Physical capacity to stand for extended periods, kneel, and work at floor level; able to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine
  • Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification — candidates holding a VTS credential receive additional consideration for both role scope and compensation

Skills Breakdown: Must-Have vs. Preferred

The non-negotiable starting point is an active state vet tech credential — no credential, no interview. Beyond that, the must-have technical floor covers IV fluid therapy and CRI administration, medication delivery by all routes, patient triage, and general anesthesia monitoring with mechanical ventilation capability. Advanced vascular access (central lines, IO, arterial catheterization) is an expected competency at this credential level, not a differentiator. The two preferred additions are emergency or specialty practice exposure and an existing VTS certification; the latter is the single variable explicitly tied to a compensation premium in this listing.

Compensation and Salary

VEG describes its pay as industry-leading but has not published a specific hourly rate or salary range for this relief position — no figure appears in the job listing. One concrete pay signal is available: candidates who hold a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification are explicitly noted as receiving additional compensation consideration, meaning the pay floor varies by credential tier. For total-comp context, the benefits package is unusually strong for this sector: 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave at 100% of regular salary stands out in particular. If the exact rate is a deciding factor, raise it directly in the initial screening conversation.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave — 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary
  • Unlimited continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible work scheduling for work-life balance
  • Employee pet discount
  • Referral rewards program
  • Growth and relocation potential across VEG's national hospital network
  • Access to the latest clinical equipment in purpose-built hospital facilities
  • Weekly groceries delivered to staff, plus monthly and quarterly team contests, quarterly hospital outings, and company-wide retreats

Location and Work Arrangement

This position is based on-site at VEG's emergency hospital in Omaha, Nebraska — emergency veterinary care inherently requires physical presence, and no remote or hybrid arrangement applies. The listing does not specify fixed shift patterns; flexible scheduling is cited as a staff benefit across VEG locations. VEG also notes growth and relocation potential for employees interested in transferring within its U.S. hospital network. No information on visa sponsorship eligibility appears in the job listing.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

The role is listed as 'Relief,' which in veterinary medicine means per-diem or as-needed scheduling rather than a fixed full-time or part-time arrangement. The listing highlights flexible scheduling as a benefit but does not specify minimum hours per week. Confirm shift expectations directly with VEG during the initial screening conversation.

Which veterinary technician credentials are accepted?

VEG requires an active credential issued in the state where the practice operates. Accepted designations are CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician), RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician), LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician), and LVMT (Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician). For this Omaha posting, the credential must be active in Nebraska.

Can I apply if I do not have emergency medicine experience?

Yes. Emergency or specialty experience is listed as preferred, not required. The firm requirement is at least one year of experience in any veterinary technician role. That said, this is a high-acuity emergency-only environment — candidates with some emergency exposure will be competitive, and the listing emphasizes comfort adapting to new scenarios and learning new techniques as valued traits.

Does holding a VTS certification affect pay?

Yes, explicitly. The job listing states that a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification will receive additional consideration in both the assigned practice role and compensation. No specific premium is disclosed, but VTS is the only credential VEG identifies as a direct pay differentiator beyond the base state credential requirement.

What continuing education and growth opportunities does VEG offer?

The listing describes unlimited continuing education opportunities as a named benefit. VEG also outlines internal growth pathways beyond direct nursing care — including advancement toward a VTS certification, a trainer role, coordination of care responsibilities, community outreach involvement, and leadership tracks — all within the organization.

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