Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Clifton, NJ
About The Position
As a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you’ll work on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies alongside doctors and other team members. You’ll provide patient care and support pet parents through stressful situations while contributing to triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. The role offers opportunities to use and grow your veterinary emergency skills while helping people and their pets when they need it most. VEG operates open-concept emergency hospitals nationwide and aims to provide an immersive, customer-focused experience. The company describes itself as committed to learning, mentorship, employee growth, and creating an inclusive workplace. Its hospitals are open 24/7, 365 days a year.
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 understanding of practice management software and electronic medical records.
- 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 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.
- Empathy and a people-centric approach, humility, accountability, curiosity, and a commitment to learning and growth.
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; this may lead to additional compensation considerations.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, compassionate care to patients and people throughout tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
