Emergency Vet Technician (Relief) – Per Diem/Overnight

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Pleasant Hill (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag & meals

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group seeks an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) in Pleasant Hill, CA. You will work on the front lines of emergency medicine, performing triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, supported by doctors and a collaborative team.

You will join a fast-paced ER that values compassionate care, ongoing learning, and mentorship while offering per diem scheduling and competitive compensation in a CA practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the practice state required.
• 1+ year in veterinary technician role; emergency/specialty preferred.
• Basic computer and EMR software skills; effective communicator under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, triage, treatments, diagnostics and anesthesia as needed.
• Deliver emotional support to clients and maintain care flow for emergencies.
• Assist with monitoring, IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions and critical care.
• Collaborate with doctors and team to develop care plans and adjust as needed.
• Perform diagnostics, imaging, sample collection and intraluminal procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia, including for fragile patients, and perioperative care.
• Maintain calm, compassionate presence in a fast-paced ER setting.

Skills

Emergency care

Triage

Critical care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVMA accredited program preferred

CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credential in state VEG is located

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group seeks an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) in Pleasant Hill, CA. You will work on the front lines of emergency medicine, performing triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, supported by doctors and a collaborative team.

You will join a fast-paced ER that values compassionate care, ongoing learning, and mentorship while offering per diem scheduling and competitive compensation in a CA practice.