Credentialed ER Veterinary Technician — Flexible Hours

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Carle Place (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag & meals

Job summary

VEG is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the New York area. You will work on the front lines of emergency care, handling cases from triage to discharge, and supporting doctors with diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care.

Your role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and maintaining composure in high-stress moments while delivering gold-standard care to pets and their people.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in veterinary technology preferred.
• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in NY state is required; VTS in ECC or anesthesia is a plus.
• 1+ year of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and EMR.
• Excellent communication and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Physical ability to stand for prolonged hours and lift up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with empathy; stay by their side through tests, treatments, and care.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Administer medications and monitor patients, including IVs/CRI and transfusions when needed.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and help shape care plans.
• Be prepared to perform CPR as needed and support the team.
• Assist with diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tubing placement.
• Assist with anesthesia for fragile patients as required.
• Utilize advanced techniques and tools in the clinical toolkit.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma

VET tech degree preferred

Tools

Practice management software

EMR familiarity

Job description

VEG is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the New York area. You will work on the front lines of emergency care, handling cases from triage to discharge, and supporting doctors with diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care.

Your role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and maintaining composure in high-stress moments while delivering gold-standard care to pets and their people.