Emergency Veterinary Technician - Credentialed & Growing

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

401K match

Travel stipend for ER CE

Loan repayment program

Parental leave

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group in San Diego, CA is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced ER team. You will manage emergencies, perform triage, administer treatments, assist with anesthesia and monitoring, and support pet parents through stressful moments.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and ongoing learning in a busy, open-concept hospital environment with opportunities for growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program strongly preferred.
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the practice state required.

Responsibilities

• Triage and treat emergencies from minor to complex cases.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and monitoring.
• Assist with anesthesia, imaging, IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, and critical care tasks.
• Communicate with team to plan and maintain flow of care.
• Perform procedures including CPR and sample collection as needed.
• Support pet parents with empathy during stressful moments.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Empathetic approach

People-centric care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in veterinary technology

AVMA-accredited program preferred

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group in San Diego, CA is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced ER team. You will manage emergencies, perform triage, administer treatments, assist with anesthesia and monitoring, and support pet parents through stressful moments.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and ongoing learning in a busy, open-concept hospital environment with opportunities for growth and mentorship.