Emergency Vet Tech: Credentialed, Compassionate Care

VEG ER for Pets; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Flexible schedules

Learning programs

Referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a front-line emergency team. You'll assist doctors, perform triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting pets and their families during stressful moments.

Requirements include a high school diploma, AVMA-accredited associate's degree in veterinary technology, and valid credential (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in veterinary technology strongly preferred.
• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state of the VEG practice is required.
• 1+ year experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with EMR software.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Handle diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Assist doctors and maintain compassionate care for pets and their families.
• Manage medications, IVs, monitoring equipment, and emergency procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the team to keep care flowing smoothly.
• Perform CPR and utilize advanced techniques as trained.
• Utilize imaging, sample collection, and other tech tools as needed.
• Support shifts in a fast-paced, high-stress emergency environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited associate's degree in veterinary technology

Credentialed veterinary technician in the state (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a front-line emergency team. You'll assist doctors, perform triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting pets and their families during stressful moments.

Requirements include a high school diploma, AVMA-accredited associate's degree in veterinary technology, and valid credential (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state.