Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Millburn, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Millburn, NJ

4d•$25 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Millburn, New Jersey practice. The technician works with doctors and the broader team to care for cases ranging from minor to complex, while providing compassionate, emotionally intelligent support to pets and their people. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current veterinary technician credential (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.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
Fine motor skills sufficient to handle 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, depending on 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 in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their people through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Deliver nursing care and treatments from initial triage through discharge, including emotional support during critical moments.
Administer medications and perform monitoring, IV therapy, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates and help shape care plans to keep patient care flowing.
Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.