Emergency Veterinary Nurse (Part-Time) - Carle Place, NY

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Carle Place, NY

7h • $27 - $48

About The Position

The part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex and collaborating with doctors and teammates to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. The role includes triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while offering compassionate support to pet parents during stressful situations. It is intended for someone who wants to apply and develop their clinical skills while helping people and pets in urgent need.

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 teammates.
• 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.
• Empathy and a people-centric approach.
• Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and supporting teammates.
• Ownership of work, responsibility for outcomes, and commitment to long-term results.
• Curiosity and a commitment to learning and developing skills and knowledge.

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 (ECC), internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and their people, staying alongside them through tests, treatments, and other stages of 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 with teammates and help shape care plans and maintain the flow of care.
• Perform CPR.
• Conduct diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
• Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
• Use advanced techniques, including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $27.00–$48.00 per hour.
• Clinical and leadership learning and growth programs.
• Unlimited emergency-room continuing education and a travel stipend; part-time credentialed employees receive $1,000 per year, and part-time uncredentialed employees receive $400 per year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee referral program.
• Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED