Emergency Vet Technician (Part-Time CVT) - Flexible Schedule

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical training programs

Travel stipend

Flexible scheduling

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group seeks a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in San Jose, CA. You’ll join a team on the front lines of emergency care, handling cases from minor to complex while working with doctors and staff to provide gold-standard, compassionate care.

You’ll engage in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, growing your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology preferred.
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician in the practice state; VTS is a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary technician role; emergency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients and support families through tests and treatments.
• Provide nursing care, monitoring, and emotional support during emergencies.
• Assist with anesthesia, diagnostics, and critical care interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors to ensure smooth care flow and plans.
• Demonstrate CPR proficiency and maintain composure under pressure.
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tubes.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Empathetic

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group seeks a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in San Jose, CA. You’ll join a team on the front lines of emergency care, handling cases from minor to complex while working with doctors and staff to provide gold-standard, compassionate care.

You’ll engage in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, growing your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment.