Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Palm Desert, CA
About The Position
As a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll work on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex. You’ll collaborate with doctors and teammates to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent care, including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. The role also involves supporting pet parents during stressful moments and continuing to develop emergency veterinary skills. VEG operates open-concept emergency hospitals and aims to provide a supportive workplace with opportunities for learning and mentorship. Its hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. VEG states that it is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.
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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support teammates.
- 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.
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
- Treat patients and their people with care, keeping people and pets together and supporting them through 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 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) match.
- 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
