Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Pleasant Hill, CA
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Pleasant Hill, California practice. The technician works with doctors and the hospital team to care for cases ranging from minor to complex, delivering skilled nursing care and emotionally intelligent support to patients and pet parents. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing in a fast-paced emergency environment. The technician is also expected to help pet parents through stressful situations and collaborate with teammates to keep care moving.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
- Strong communication skills and 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, and 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, ownership, curiosity, and commitment to learning and teamwork.
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 considerations.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient- and people-centered care, keeping pets and their people together through tests, treatments, and other care.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and provide IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, and patient monitoring.
- Communicate and collaborate with teammates and help shape care plans.
- 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 ultrasound.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
