Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Hoboken, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Hoboken, NJ

2d•$25 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Hoboken, New Jersey practice. The technician works with doctors and the broader team on cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, providing attentive, emotionally intelligent care to patients and support to pet parents. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing in a fast-paced emergency setting. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. This role requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis, according to hospital needs.

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 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; 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.
Empathetic, people-centric approach; humility; ownership and accountability; curiosity and commitment to learning and growth.

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 considerations.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, staying with them through tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
Administer medications and 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 line placement, endoscopy, and ultrasound.