Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - Peabody, MA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Peabody, MA

1d • $25 - $62

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care in its Peabody, Massachusetts hospital. The technician works with doctors and the hospital team on cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, delivering clinical care and compassionate support to pets and their families. The position includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical-care nursing, with opportunities to continue developing clinical skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 an understanding 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
• Administer medications and monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate with teammates, contribute to care plans, and help keep care flowing.
• Perform CPR.
• 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–$62 per hour.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs.
• Unlimited ER continuing education and a travel stipend; part-time credentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED