Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Clifton, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Clifton, NJ

4d•$25 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Clifton, New Jersey practice. The technician works alongside doctors and the team to care for cases ranging from minor to complex, delivering skilled nursing care and compassionate support to pets and their people. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to use advanced techniques and continue developing veterinary emergency medicine skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current veterinary technician credential (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 an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical records.
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
Fine motor skills to handle 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 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 credential in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial 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 maintain the flow of care.
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 ultrasound.