Emergency Vet Tech (CVT) – Rapid Growth & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K match

Health & wellness benefits

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Job summary

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our frontline team in providing rapid, compassionate emergency care for pets. You will perform triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while supporting pet parents through stressful moments.

This role offers growth, mentorship, and opportunities to learn across a busy, open-conceptER environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in veterinary technology (AVMA accredited) required or strongly preferred.
• Current credential as a Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Proficient in practice management software and EMR systems.
• Excellent communication and composure under pressure; teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Triage and treat a wide range of emergencies, from minor to complex.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Assist with anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing as needed.
• Collaborate with doctors and team to ensure continuous care across shifts.
• Perform CPR and other advanced procedures as trained.
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and IVs/CRIs as required.
• Utilize advanced techniques (central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds) as available.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with a focus on compassionate care.

Skills

Emergency veterinary tech

Communication under pressure

Team player

Patient & pet care

Ambulatory lifting up to 25 kg

Night/weekend/holiday availability

Education

Associate degree or higher in veterinary technology (AVMA accredited)

Job description

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our frontline team in providing rapid, compassionate emergency care for pets. You will perform triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while supporting pet parents through stressful moments.

This role offers growth, mentorship, and opportunities to learn across a busy, open-conceptER environment.