Emergency Veterinary Technician (CVT) – Critical Care

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Travel stipend

Paid parental leave

QPR training

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Santa Monica is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our frontline team. You will perform triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting doctors and pet parents during high‑stress moments.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values empathy, precise communication, and ongoing skill growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Triage and treat patients, from minor to critical emergencies.
• Provide nursing care, monitoring, and emotional support to patients and pet parents.
• Assist with anesthesia, diagnostics, imaging, and procedures.
• Collaborate with doctors to plan and execute care.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

AVMA‑accredited Vet Tech program

Vet Tech credential (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Santa Monica is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our frontline team. You will perform triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting doctors and pet parents during high‑stress moments.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values empathy, precise communication, and ongoing skill growth.