Emergency Vet Tech (Per Diem) — Flexible Hours

VEG ER for Pets; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag & snacks

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line ER team in Hoboken. You will handle a broad range of emergencies, collaborating with doctors and staff to deliver gold-standard, compassionate care for pets and their families.

You will engage in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while maintaining composure in stressful moments. Growth and teamwork are emphasized in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology preferred.
• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the practicing state required; VTS in ECC/medicine/anesthesia a plus.
• 1+ year of experience as a veterinary technician; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, monitoring, and treatments from triage to discharge.
• Deliver meds and monitoring, including IVs and CRIs as needed.
• Collaborate with doctors and team to plan care and ensure efficient workflow.
• Communicate clearly with team and pet parents; support leaders.
• Perform CPR when needed; follow RECOVER standards and training.
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tubing placement.
• Administer anesthesia, including for high-risk patients.
• Utilize advanced techniques (central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds) as appropriate.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Ownership

Curiosity

Education

AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program

CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credential

VTS in ECC/medicine/anesthesia (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line ER team in Hoboken. You will handle a broad range of emergencies, collaborating with doctors and staff to deliver gold-standard, compassionate care for pets and their families.

You will engage in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing while maintaining composure in stressful moments. Growth and teamwork are emphasized in our fast-paced environment.