Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Encinitas, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Encinitas, CA

22h•$27 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Encinitas, California practice. The technician works alongside doctors and the care team on cases ranging from minor to complex, delivering skilled nursing care and compassionate support to pets and their people. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing, as well as supporting pet parents through stressful situations.

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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
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 hours, 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.
Empathy, humility, a sense of ownership, curiosity, and commitment to learning and growth.

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 qualification may lead to extra compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide attentive care to patients and their people 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 IV therapy, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates, help shape care plans, and support continuity of care.
Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.