Emergency Vet Tech: Critical Care Pro with Flexible Schedule

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with 401K

Travel stipend for ER CE + travel

Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Flexible work schedules

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Santa Clarita, CA, is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line ER team. You'll manage a wide range of cases, from minor to critical emergencies, while coordinating with doctors and the care team to provide gold-standard, compassionate service.

We value skilled, calm professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth across VEG’s network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from AVMA accredited program preferred
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state of the VEG practice is located
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; able to support team and patients

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with care and empathy during emergencies
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge
• Handle diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing
• Assist with advanced techniques and equipment like IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, endoscopy, and ultrasounds
• Collaborate with doctors to shape plans and keep care flowing
• Perform CPR when needed and contribute to high-quality ER care

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communicator

Ownership

Curiosity

Education

Associate's degree in veterinary technology (AVMA accredited)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Santa Clarita, CA, is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line ER team. You'll manage a wide range of cases, from minor to critical emergencies, while coordinating with doctors and the care team to provide gold-standard, compassionate service.

We value skilled, calm professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth across VEG’s network.