Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - San Diego, CA
About The Position
As a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you will work on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, treating cases ranging from minor to complex and collaborating with doctors and teammates to provide gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical-care nursing, while providing compassionate support to pet parents during stressful moments. The position offers opportunities to use and grow veterinary emergency skills in a team-focused environment. VEG operates open-concept hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides emergency care for a broad range of cases, including exotic animals. The company describes its approach as focused on improving the experience for pets, their people, and employees, and offers learning and mentorship opportunities. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.
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 the ability to remain calm under pressure and support teammates.
- 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.
- Empathy and a people-centric approach, including willingness to understand different perspectives.
- Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing teammates’ accomplishments.
- Ownership of work, responsibility for outcomes, and commitment to long-term results.
- Curiosity and interest in learning and developing skills and knowledge.
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 lead to extra compensation consideration.
Responsibilities
- Keep people and pets together and stay with them through tests, treatments, and other aspects of care.
- Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from initial triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and perform monitoring, IVs, continuous rate infusions (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
- Competitive compensation with a pay range of $27–$56, based on a leveling system.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food in the fridge for employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
