Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Santa Clarita, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Santa Clarita, CA

1d•$27 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the mission to improve the emergency veterinary experience for people, their pets, and the staff. VEG operates 24/7 hospitals nationwide, offering an open-concept environment that handles a wide range of emergency cases, including exotics. The company emphasizes a customer-focused approach and provides unparalleled opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth for its employees, known as 'VEGgies'. VEG is a certified Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located.
1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role.
Basic computer skills and comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to lend a hand to support those around you.
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 on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance.
Must be willing 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.
Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and will lead to extra considerations in compensation.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat every patient and person with importance, keeping people and pets together through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during critical moments, from triage to discharge.
Administer medications, monitoring, and advanced treatments like IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate effectively as a teammate and think like a leader to shape plans and ensure smooth care flow.
Perform CPR as a trained RECOVER professional.
Conduct diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
Administer anesthesia, even for fragile patients.
Utilize advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match: Pay range is $27-$56 per hour, based on leveling system.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Eligibility for equity after one year of full time, active employment.
Learning and growth opportunities, including VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies).
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Generous employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge.