Emergency Vet Tech – Growth & CE Stipend

veterinaryemergencygroupst; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical & leadership development

Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend

Job summary

VEG is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line team. You will work with doctors and staff to provide gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care for a diverse range of emergency cases, including minor to complex situations.

Ideal candidates hold AVMA-accredited veterinary technology credentials, have 1+ year of emergency or specialty experience, and are willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program preferred.
• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) in the state where VEG practice is located.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support across emergency cases.
• Assist with triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Administer medications, IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, and related procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the team and help plan patient care.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program (associate or higher)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VEG is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line team. You will work with doctors and staff to provide gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care for a diverse range of emergency cases, including minor to complex situations.

Ideal candidates hold AVMA-accredited veterinary technology credentials, have 1+ year of emergency or specialty experience, and are willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.