Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Oceanside, CA
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Oceanside, California practice. The technician will work with doctors and the hospital team on cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, providing clinical care and compassionate support to pets and their people. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing, while helping maintain an emotionally supportive experience for pet parents. VEG describes itself as a rapidly expanding veterinary emergency organization with hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year. Its open-concept hospitals handle emergency cases of many kinds, including exotic animals. VEG emphasizes learning, mentorship, inclusive teamwork, and creating a supportive workplace for its employees, whom it calls VEGgies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Credential 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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
- 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 periods, 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.
- Veterinary technician experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
- VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation consideration.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to patients and support their people throughout tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
- Collaborate and communicate with teammates to help shape care plans and keep care moving.
- 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.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food in the fridge for employees.
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Education Level
High school or GED
