Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Clifton, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Clifton, NJ

6h•$25 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Clifton, New Jersey practice. The role works on the front lines of emergency care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex while collaborating with doctors and the veterinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their people. The technician participates in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing, and supports pet parents during stressful situations. The position involves providing nursing care and emotional support from triage through discharge; administering medications and treatments, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions; performing CPR; conducting diagnostics, imaging, and sample collection; placing tubes; administering anesthesia, including for fragile patients; and using advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds. The technician communicates with teammates, contributes to care plans, and helps maintain the flow of care. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. The role requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis. The company emphasizes learning, mentorship, an inclusive workplace, and supporting employees’ professional growth.

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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
Excellent 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 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 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 is strongly preferred.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine is preferred.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may receive additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Support patients and their people through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Administer medications and treatments, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Collaborate with doctors and teammates, communicate effectively, and help shape care plans and keep care flowing.
Perform CPR when required.
Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
Administer anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.
Monitor patients and provide critical care nursing.
Work with patients and colleagues in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $25–$44 per hour, including base pay and 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs.
Unlimited emergency-room continuing education and a travel stipend; full-time credentialed employees receive $2,500 per year, and full-time uncredentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
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 swag, and food in the fridge.