Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Shift Lead) - San Diego, CA

VEG ER for Pets; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Paid parental leave

Learning and growth opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in San Diego is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join their team. The role involves handling a wide range of emergency cases, delivering compassionate care, and performing advanced techniques such as CPR and anesthesia. Ideal candidates will have credentials, experience in emergency medicine, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay of $27‑56, along with health benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role.
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and provide emotional support.
• Deliver nursing care and treatments during critical moments.
• Perform anesthesia for fragile patients.

Skills

Excellent communicator and calm under pressure

Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment

Ability to stand for prolonged hours

Basic computer skills

Experience in emergency or specialty medicine

Education

Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology

Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician

Job description

ABOUT VEG

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!

THE JOB

As an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician, you are part of a team that thrives on the front lines of emergency veterinary care where every second counts. You will 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 work through triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while being a steady, compassionate presence for pet parents during stressful moments. This role is for someone who wants to do the work they were trained to do (and more), continue growing their skills, and help people and their pets when they need it most.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Treat every patient and person like they matter—because they do! You keep people and pets together and stay by their side through tests, treatments, and everything in between.
• Jump into action, delivering nursing care, treatments, and emotional support in the most critical moments, from triage to discharge.
• Bring the meds, the monitoring, and the mastery—from IVs and CRIs to blood transfusions and beyond.
• Communicate like a teammate and think like a leader, helping shape plans and keep care flowing.
• Be ready to perform CPR like the trained RECOVER rockstar you are (our team includes many RECOVER CPR professionals and instructors).
• Handle the techy stuff—from diagnostics and imaging to sample collection and placing tubes.
• Perform anesthesia, even for our most fragile patients.
• Use all the advanced techniques in your toolkit: central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and more.

WHAT YOU NEED

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's 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 where the VEG practice is located is required; VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and will be considered for additional compensation.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience with practice management software and electronic medical record keeping.
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to lend a hand to support those around you.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as lift up to 25 kg alone and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Must be willing 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 based on hospital needs.
• Work well in a fast‑paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types.

WHO YOU ARE

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people‑centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives.
• Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's accomplishments.
• Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long‑term, impactful results.
• Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive compensation: pay range is $27‑56 and based on a leveling system, including base and 401K match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
• Based on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full‑time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success.
• Extensive learning and growth opportunities, from VEG‑created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE and travel stipend (full‑time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500 per year travel stipend; full‑time uncredentialed VEGpies receive a $1,000 per year stipend).
• Clinical student loan repayment so you don't need to worry about your debt.
• Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, and inclusive fertility and family‑building care for all types of families.
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry.

DEI

At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it’s a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most." We do that better when our employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We are devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where different perspectives are welcomed and celebrated. We provide equitable opportunities for growth, promote inclusive decision‑making, and ensure everyone's perspective is considered. This culture lets your unique experiences and background contribute to a shared vision: being the world’s veterinary emergency company.