Per Diem ECC Veterinary Technician (CVT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral program

Comfy scrubs and VEG swag

Food in fridge

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets in California seeks a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency team. You will handle cases from minor to complex emergencies, collaborating with doctors to deliver gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care.

Expect triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing with strong mentorship. This role emphasizes compassionate pet-parent support, teamwork, and opportunities to grow your skills in a

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician in the state of the VEG practice.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage and treat patients and support pet parents through emergencies.
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and monitoring from triage to discharge.
• Assist with diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care nursing.
• Use central lines, endoscopy, ultrasound as needed.
• Communicate with team and help shape care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Excellent communicator

Ownership

Education

AVMA‑accredited veterinary technician program

Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT)

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VEG ER for Pets in California seeks a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency team. You will handle cases from minor to complex emergencies, collaborating with doctors to deliver gold-standard, emotionally intelligent care.

Expect triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing with strong mentorship. This role emphasizes compassionate pet-parent support, teamwork, and opportunities to grow your skills in a