Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Paramus, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Paramus, NJ

4d•$25 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Paramus, New Jersey practice. The role works on the front lines of emergency medicine, handling cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the rest of the team. The technician provides patient care and emotional support to pet parents, helping them through stressful situations while supporting care from triage through discharge. The position includes nursing care, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. It offers the opportunity to use advanced clinical skills and continue developing through VEG’s learning and mentorship programs. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentialing 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.
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support others.
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.
Empathy and a people-centric approach, including openness to different perspectives.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing teammates’ accomplishments.
Ownership of work and responsibility for outcomes.
Curiosity and ongoing interest in learning and developing skills and knowledge.

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 to patients and support to pet parents throughout tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Deliver nursing care and treatments, and provide emotional support from triage through discharge.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate and collaborate with teammates to help shape care plans and keep 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 such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $25–$44 per hour.
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.
VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
Unlimited emergency-room continuing education and a travel stipend. Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
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.
Scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.