Emergency Veterinary Nurse (Relief) - Commack, NY
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide emergency veterinary care at its Commack, New York practice. The role is part of a team caring for cases ranging from minor to complex emergencies, working alongside doctors and colleagues to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. The technician supports patients and pet parents through stressful situations and contributes to triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. The company emphasizes opportunities for learning and mentorship, an inclusive workplace, and a customer-focused emergency-care experience. VEG states that it is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Credentialed 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 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
- Experience in emergency or specialty medicine.
- VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care to patients and people, keeping pet parents with their pets through tests, treatments, and related care.
- 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, help shape care plans, and support 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 ultrasounds.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG merchandise.
- Food in the refrigerator at work.
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Education Level
High school or GED
