Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Upper East Side, NYC
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Upper East Side hospital in New York City. The technician works on the front lines of emergency care, collaborating with doctors and other team members on cases ranging from minor to complex. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, along with compassionate support for pet parents during stressful situations. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year, and emphasizes learning, mentorship, and an inclusive workplace.
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 comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
- Excellent 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, 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 based on hospital needs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Empathy and a people-centric approach.
- Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and supporting team accomplishments.
- A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for work outcomes.
- Curiosity and willingness to keep learning and developing skills.
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 extra compensation considerations.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their people through 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 with teammates and contribute to care plans and the flow 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
- Flexible work schedules to support life outside of work.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food in the fridge for employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
