Emergency Vet Technician - Flexible Hours, Unlimited CE

VEG ER for Pets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K match

Paid parental leave

Continuing Education

Flexible schedules

Relocation potential

Pet discount

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in New York, NY, is seeking a credentialed veterinary technician to join our fast‑paced emergency team. You will provide high‑quality nursing care, triage, medication administration, anesthesia support, and continuous patient monitoring as part of a compassionate hospital team.

We emphasize learning, growth toward VTS, strong teamwork, and a positive work‑life balance with industry‑leading benefits and a generous pet discount program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the VEG practice location.
• VTS certification will receive additional considerations.
• Basic computer skills to use practice management, electronic medical record, and collaboration software.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the team and customers.
• Fine motor skills for hospital equipment; ability to lift up to 25 kg and assist up to 40 kg.

Responsibilities

• Treat each patient and customer with compassion and care.
• Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
• Triage patients using disease knowledge, assessments, and monitoring parameters.
• Administer medications and understand potential adverse effects.
• Set up and monitor IV fluid therapy and blood transfusion therapy.
• Support outpatient and inpatient care and participate in rounds.
• Assist in CPR and emergency protocols as needed.
• Assist in diagnostic tests and imaging as required.
• Assist with catheterization and oxygen therapy.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Communication

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credential

Tools

Practice management software

EMR systems

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in New York, NY, is seeking a credentialed veterinary technician to join our fast‑paced emergency team. You will provide high‑quality nursing care, triage, medication administration, anesthesia support, and continuous patient monitoring as part of a compassionate hospital team.

We emphasize learning, growth toward VTS, strong teamwork, and a positive work‑life balance with industry‑leading benefits and a generous pet discount program.