Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Princeton, NJ
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Princeton, New Jersey practice. The technician will work on the front lines of emergency medicine, handling cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and other team members. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing, while providing compassionate support to pet parents. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and operating 24/7, 365 days a year, and emphasizes learning, mentorship, and an inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current veterinary technician credential (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the 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, 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
- Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
- VTS credential in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may receive extra compensation consideration.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and manage monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
- Communicate with teammates and help shape care plans and maintain the flow of care.
- Perform CPR.
- Conduct 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
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food in the refrigerator for employees.
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Education Level
High school or GED
