Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - Clifton, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Clifton, NJ

4d • $25 - $44

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in a fast-paced hospital environment. The technician works alongside doctors and teammates to handle cases ranging from minor to complex, delivering skilled care and compassionate support to pets and their families. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to continue developing clinical skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Credentialed 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.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
• Fine motor skills to handle 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 varied backgrounds and personality types.
• Empathy and a people-centric approach, humility, ownership, curiosity, and commitment to learning and growth.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and their people throughout tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
• Administer medications and provide advanced care, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate with teammates, help shape care plans, and support the flow of care.
• Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
• Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
• Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
• Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $25–$44 per hour, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency medicine continuing education.
• Annual travel stipend of $1,000 for part-time credentialed employees.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED