Overnight Emergency Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) - Ralph Ave/Brooklyn, NYC

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•New York, NY

4d•$28 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an overnight Emergency Veterinary Nurse for its Ralph Avenue hospital in Brooklyn, New York. The role is part of a team providing emergency veterinary care in a 24/7 hospital, handling cases from minor to complex in collaboration with doctors and colleagues. The nurse provides triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical-care nursing, while offering compassionate support to pets and their families. The position involves using advanced clinical techniques and equipment and contributing to a collaborative, customer-focused care experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentialing 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 familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
Excellent communication skills and the 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, 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.
Empathy and a people-centric approach, including understanding different perspectives.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and supporting the team's accomplishments.
A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to long-term results.
Curiosity and a commitment to continued learning and skill development.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care to patients and support pet parents through tests, treatments, and other stages of care.
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, help shape care plans, and support the flow of care.
Perform CPR.
Conduct 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 of $28.00–$50.00 per hour.
401(k) match.
Health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
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-room 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.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.