Credentialed Emergency Vet Tech — Lead Critical Care

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

QPR training and therapy access

Potential equity after one year

Job summary

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency care team. You will work closely with doctors to manage triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing for a wide range of cases.

We value compassionate, team-oriented professionals who stay calm under pressure and communicate effectively with clients and staff. Competitive pay, health benefits, 401K match, QPR training, and potential equity after one year are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred.
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state VEG practice is located; VTS in ECC or anesthesia/analgesia a plus.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to support teammates.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, lift up to 25 kg, and work in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person like they matter—care for people and pets through tests and treatments.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Administer meds, monitoring, and IVs/CRIs, including blood transfusions and beyond.
• Communicate like a teammate and think like a leader to shape plans and keep care flowing.
• Perform CPR when needed and participate in RECOVER training.
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and placement of tubes.
• Assist anesthesia for fragile patients and use advanced techniques (central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds).

Skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

AVMA-accredited program (associate degree or higher)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency care team. You will work closely with doctors to manage triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing for a wide range of cases.

We value compassionate, team-oriented professionals who stay calm under pressure and communicate effectively with clients and staff. Competitive pay, health benefits, 401K match, QPR training, and potential equity after one year are