Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Peabody, MA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Peabody, MA

1d•$25 - $62

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care as part of a collaborative team. The role handles cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies and involves working with doctors and teammates to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. Responsibilities span triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting pet parents during stressful situations. The position is based in Peabody, Massachusetts, and is for overnight work. VEG operates open-concept hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year. The company describes its workplace as focused on learning, mentorship, growth, and an improved emergency-care experience for pets, their people, and employees. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Credential as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located is required.
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 others.
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.
Empathy, humility, ownership, curiosity, and commitment to learning and growth.

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.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to additional compensation consideration.

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 throughout the emergency-care process, from triage to discharge.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate and collaborate with teammates to help shape care plans and keep care flowing.
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.
Support colleagues and pet parents with empathy and emotional intelligence.

Benefits

Signing bonus of up to $10,000, depending on experience.
Competitive compensation of $25–$62 per hour, including base pay and 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-care continuing education, and a travel stipend for eligible full-time employees ($2,500 per year for credentialed employees; $1,000 per year for uncredentialed employees).
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.