Emergency Vet Tech (Credentialed) — Growth & Flexible Hours

VEG ER for Pets; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 25–44 USD/hr

401K match

Health and wellness benefits

ER CE + travel stipend

Travel stipend for VEGgies

Student loan repayment

Job summary

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line ER team. You will work across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring and critical care to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for pets and their families.

You'll collaborate with doctors and a supportive team, grow your skills in a dynamic, 24/7 hospital network, and enjoy extensive learning opportunities, mentorship, and competitive compensation with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; AVMA-accredited degree preferred.
• Current veterinary technician credential in the VEG practice state.
• 1+ year experience in veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, treatments and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Handle triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring and critical care.
• Assist with IVs, CRIs and blood transfusions.
• Collaborate with doctors and team to deliver gold standard care.
• Communicate with clients and teammates throughout care process.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Team communication

Education

AVMA accredited program preferred

CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credential in VEG state

VTS in ECC / anesthesia as plus

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line ER team. You will work across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring and critical care to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for pets and their families.

You'll collaborate with doctors and a supportive team, grow your skills in a dynamic, 24/7 hospital network, and enjoy extensive learning opportunities, mentorship, and competitive compensation with strong benefits.