Emergency Credentialed Vet Tech Flexible Hours & CE Travel

VEG ER for Pets; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Flexible schedules

Travel stipend

Learning programs

Company swag

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency team. You'll handle a wide range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies, collaborating with our doctors and team in delivering gold standard, emotionally intelligent care.

You will be involved in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting pet parents during their most stressful moments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or higher in AVMA-accredited VT program preferred
• Credentialed VT (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state of practice; VTS a plus
• 1+ year VT experience; emergency/specialty medicine preferred
• Basic computer skills and EMR understanding
• Excellent communication; calm under pressure and team-oriented
• Good fine motor skills; ability to lift up to 25 kg; stand/kneel for long periods
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays on a rotating basis
• Able to work in a noisy environment with strong odors
• Adaptable to fast-paced environment with diverse teammates

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and support pet parents through tests, treatments, and care
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support during critical moments
• Assist with IVs, CRIs, transfusions, and monitoring
• Collaborate with doctors; help plan and maintain care flow
• Perform CPR when needed and participate in ongoing training
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement
• Assist in anesthesia and advanced procedures as required
• Utilize advanced techniques and tools as trained

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Calm under pressure

Emergency vet tech experience

Education

AVMA-accredited VT program

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency team. You'll handle a wide range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies, collaborating with our doctors and team in delivering gold standard, emotionally intelligent care.

You will be involved in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting pet parents during their most stressful moments.