Overnight Emergency Vet Tech: Impactful Care

VEG ER for Pets; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

ER CE + travel stipend

Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in Anaheim, CA, seeks an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency care team. You will work with doctors and colleagues to provide gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.

You will engage in high-stakes cases, support pet parents during stressful moments, and grow your skills through ongoing mentorship and learning opportunities in a fast-paced ER

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher in veterinary technology preferred.
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician in the state where the VEG practice is located.
• 1+ year of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Basic computer skills and EMR knowledge.
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure.
• Able to stand for long hours and lift up to 25 kg (40 kg with assistance).
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with care; support pets and their families throughout care.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Handle meds, monitoring, and anesthesia as part of critical care.
• Collaborate with doctors and team to keep care flowing smoothly.
• Perform CPR as needed and support ER rescue efforts.
• Utilize diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
• Provide anesthesia for fragile patients as required.
• Use advanced techniques like central lines and ultrasound as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Curiosity

Ownership

Team player

Fine motor skills

Stamina/physical

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

State credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT)

VTS in ECC/IM/Anesthesia a plus

Tools

EMR software

Medical imaging equipment

IV/CRIs and monitoring equipment

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in Anaheim, CA, seeks an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency care team. You will work with doctors and colleagues to provide gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.

You will engage in high-stakes cases, support pet parents during stressful moments, and grow your skills through ongoing mentorship and learning opportunities in a fast-paced ER