ER Veterinary Technician — Credentialed & Flexible Growth

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Learning programs

Flexible schedules

Referral program

Veg swag and meals

Job summary

VEG is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in San Jose, CA. You will join a fast-paced team delivering gold-standard, compassionate care to emergencies from triage to critical care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and support for pet parents during stressful moments. You will perform treatments, anesthesia, monitoring, and diagnostics while advancing your skills in a patient- and family-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, people-centered care for patients and families.
• Clear, compassionate communication with team and clients.
• Maintain composure in high-stress emergency situations.
• Collaborate effectively with doctors, nurses, and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line emergency nursing care and triage aid.
• Assist with treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, and monitoring.
• Support pet parents with compassionate guidance during procedures.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and emergency therapies.
• Perform CPR and critical interventions when needed during shifts.
• Maintain patient records and coordinate with the veterinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

VEG is seeking a part-time Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in San Jose, CA. You will join a fast-paced team delivering gold-standard, compassionate care to emergencies from triage to critical care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and support for pet parents during stressful moments. You will perform treatments, anesthesia, monitoring, and diagnostics while advancing your skills in a patient- and family-centered environment.