Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - New Dorp/Staten Island, NYC

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•New York, NY

8d•$28 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its New Dorp/Staten Island practice in New York City. The technician works with doctors and the hospital team on cases ranging from minor to complex, providing nursing care and collaborating on patient treatment while supporting pet parents during stressful situations. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to use advanced emergency and specialty techniques.

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 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, 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 is strongly preferred.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine is preferred.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may receive extra consideration in compensation.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their people through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
Deliver nursing care and treatments from initial triage through discharge, including emotional support during critical moments.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate and collaborate with the team to 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.