Emergency Vet Technician (CVT) - Rapid, Compassionate Care

VEG ER for Pets; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Travel stipend for ER CE

Student loan repayment

Parental leave 12 weeks

Job summary

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in California to join our front-line emergency team. You will handle cases from triage to discharge, delivering gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care alongside doctors and teammates.

The role requires a capable, empathetic professional with CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credentials, 1+ year of experience, and comfort with high-stress environments. On-site, competitive pay, and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher in veterinary technology, AVMA-accredited preferred.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state of practice.
• 1+ year experience in a veterinary technician role, emergency or specialty experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and EMR familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Assist with diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring and critical care nursing.
• Support treatments including IVs, CRIs and blood transfusions.
• Collaborate with doctors to plan and deliver high-quality care.
• Perform CPR and emergency procedures as needed.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Ability to lift up to 25 kg

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

VEG is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in California to join our front-line emergency team. You will handle cases from triage to discharge, delivering gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care alongside doctors and teammates.

The role requires a capable, empathetic professional with CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credentials, 1+ year of experience, and comfort with high-stress environments. On-site, competitive pay, and growth opportunities offered.