Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - San Diego, CA
About The Position
VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, managing cases ranging from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and the care team. The role delivers compassionate, emotionally intelligent care to patients and their people, and supports pet parents through stressful situations. The technician contributes to triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing. The role uses advanced clinical techniques and equipment while communicating with teammates to help shape care plans and keep care flowing. VEG emphasizes learning, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 hours, kneel, 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.
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; this may lead to extra compensation consideration.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive care to patients and their people, keeping them together and supporting them through tests and treatments.
- Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage through discharge.
- Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
- Communicate with teammates, contribute to care plans, and help 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 stated pay range of $27–$56, based on leveling and experience, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-care continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
