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

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Princeton, NJ

7d • $25 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Princeton, New Jersey practice. The technician works alongside doctors and the care team on cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, delivering clinical care and compassionate support to pets and their owners.

The role includes triage, nursing care, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing. Technicians help guide care plans and maintain communication across the team, while supporting pet parents through stressful moments. The work may involve IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, CPR, diagnostic imaging, sample collection, tube placement, central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.

VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. The company highlights opportunities for learning and mentorship, clinical and leadership programs, and a focus on employee inclusion and growth.

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 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, 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 varied 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 ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and their owners 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.
• Communicate with teammates and help shape care plans to keep patient care flowing.
• Perform CPR as trained.
• Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
• Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
• Use advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $25–$44 per hour.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs.
• Unlimited emergency continuing education and a travel stipend; part-time credentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

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