Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Elk Grove, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Elk Grove, CA

20h•$27 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team. The role involves caring for cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies and working with doctors and colleagues to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. The technician supports pets and their people through stressful situations, staying with them through tests, treatments, and other aspects of care. The position includes triage, nursing care, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. Technicians use advanced clinical skills and equipment, communicate with teammates to help shape care plans, and provide compassionate support from triage through discharge. The role is overnight and requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current credential as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located.
At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary technician role.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, work on the floor, lift up to 25 kg independently, and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
Willingness 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 according to hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and with different personality types.
Empathy and a people-centered approach.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
Ownership of work and responsibility for outcomes.
Curiosity and an ongoing commitment to learning and skill development.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may receive additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, supporting them through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates, help shape care plans, and support continuity of care.
Perform CPR in accordance with RECOVER training.
Perform diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $27–$56, including base pay and 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.