Emergency Vet Technician — Night Shifts + Growth & Perks

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits from day one

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Food in fridge

Job summary

VEG in New York seeks an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced, frontline ER team. You will provide high-quality nursing care, triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care support while maintaining compassionate presence for pets and their families.

You will work alongside doctors and VEG colleagues to ensure gold-standard care, comfort, and efficient flow in a busy emergency setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or higher preferred from an AVMA-accredited program.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state of VEG practice is required; VTS in ECC/anesthesia is a plus.
• 1+ year experience as a veterinary technician; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Strong communication and calmness under pressure; able to support team.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 25 kg; flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Triage and nursing care from emergency to critical interventions.
• Treat patients and support families during stressful moments.
• Administer medications, IVs, monitoring, and basic anesthesia tasks.
• Collaborate with doctors and team to maintain care flow.
• Perform CPR and advanced clinical procedures as needed.
• Assist with diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placements.
• Operate anesthesia and critical care nursing in high-pressure situations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Technical vet skills

Ability to lift 25 kg

Willing to work nights/weekends

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credential in state

Tools

EMR/electronic medical records

Practice management software

Job description

VEG in New York seeks an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced, frontline ER team. You will provide high-quality nursing care, triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care support while maintaining compassionate presence for pets and their families.

You will work alongside doctors and VEG colleagues to ensure gold-standard care, comfort, and efficient flow in a busy emergency setting.