Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Pleasant Hill, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Pleasant Hill, CA

14h • $27 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Pleasant Hill, California practice. The role works on the front lines of emergency care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the veterinary team. The technician provides triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while offering compassionate support to pet parents. The position offers opportunities to apply and develop clinical skills in an open-concept emergency hospital serving a wide range of cases, including exotics.

VEG describes its mission as helping people and their pets when they need it most. The company operates hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year, and emphasizes an emotionally intelligent, customer-focused care experience. VEG states that it is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

The overnight role requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis. VEG offers competitive compensation, benefits, learning and development opportunities, and flexible work schedules.

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 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 based 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 is strongly preferred.
• Experience in emergency or specialty medicine is preferred.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and their people with care, keeping people and pets together throughout tests and treatments.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
• Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate with teammates, help shape care plans, and support the flow of care.
• Perform CPR using RECOVER training.
• Conduct 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 $27–$56, including base compensation and 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
• Potential equity eligibility after one year of full-time, active employment, based on role.
• Clinical and leadership programs, unlimited emergency-room continuing education, and a travel stipend for eligible full-time employees ($2,500 per year for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 per year for full-time uncredentialed employees).
• Clinical student loan repayment.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company swag, and food in the workplace refrigerator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED