Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - Clifton, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Clifton, NJ

2h • $25 - $44

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Clifton, New Jersey practice. The technician works with doctors and teammates to care for cases ranging from minor to complex, while providing compassionate support to pets and their people. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to continue developing clinical skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current veterinary technician credential (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 records.
• 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 periods, 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 diverse 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 emergency and critical care (ECC), internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; these credentials may receive extra compensation consideration.

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 perform or support IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
• Communicate with teammates, help shape care plans, and support the flow of care.
• 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–$44 per hour, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
• Learning and growth opportunities through VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
• Unlimited emergency continuing education and a travel stipend; part-time credentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

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