Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Oceanside, CA
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in its Oceanside, California hospital. The role works on the front lines of emergency medicine, caring for cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the hospital team. The technician supports patients and pet parents through stressful situations with compassionate, emotionally intelligent care, and may work with a broad range of cases, including exotics. The position includes triage, nursing care, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing. It calls for a technician who wants to apply and expand their clinical skills while helping people and their pets during emergencies. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and operating 24/7, 365 days a year.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 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 understanding of 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, and work on the floor.
- Ability to 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 and accountability, and curiosity with a commitment to learning and growth.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program is strongly preferred.
- Experience in emergency or specialty medicine is preferred.
- VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to extra compensation consideration.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to patients and support pet parents throughout 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, contribute to care plans, and help keep care moving efficiently.
- Perform CPR and participate in RECOVER training and practice.
- Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
- Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
- Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $27–$56, based on leveling and experience, including base pay and a 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. Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
