Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Millburn, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Millburn, NJ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for people, their pets, and the staff. VEG operates 24/7 hospitals nationwide and focuses on providing a better emergency experience through open-concept hospitals that handle all types of emergency cases, including exotics, and a customer-focused approach. VEG emphasizes creating a positive work environment with opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth. VEG is a certified Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state of practice.
1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, 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.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with diverse individuals.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

Treat every patient and person with importance, keeping people and pets together through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during critical moments, from triage to discharge.
Administer medications, perform monitoring, and manage treatments such as IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate effectively as a team member and contribute to care planning and flow.
Perform CPR and other advanced life support techniques.
Conduct diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
Administer anesthesia, even to fragile patients.
Utilize advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation ($25/hr-$44/hr), including base and 401K match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
QPR training.
Access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time employment.
Learning and growth opportunities, including VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies).
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary).
Inclusive fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Generous employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs.
Cool VEG swag.
Food in the fridge.