Night-Shift Emergency Veterinary Technician — Critical Care

PetVet Care Centers; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role supports hospital operations by delivering high‑quality veterinary care, triage, nursing care, and patient management during overnight shifts.

Responsibilities include exams, diagnostics, assisting in surgery, maintaining records, and communicating with pet owners. Credentialed techs preferred; experienced in emergency care a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to be considered.
• Proficient in safe and gentle animal restraint.
• Able to perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, induce, monitor anesthesia until recovery.
• Must accurately calculate drug doses, including CRI and dilutions.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and reviewing care plans and records.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, vaccines, and wound care.
• Assist with examinations and operations by assembling supplies and guiding patients to rooms; restrain as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, equipment use and drug administration to patient care.
• Maintain medical records by documenting conditions and updates in the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.

Skills

Animal restraint

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Drug dosage calculation

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role supports hospital operations by delivering high‑quality veterinary care, triage, nursing care, and patient management during overnight shifts.

Responsibilities include exams, diagnostics, assisting in surgery, maintaining records, and communicating with pet owners. Credentialed techs preferred; experienced in emergency care a plus.