Per Diem Emergency Vet Tech — 24/7 ER & Growth

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag and perks

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in Pittsburgh. You will be on the front lines of emergency care, triage, treatments, anesthesia, and monitoring, delivering compassionate, gold-standard service to pets and their families.

You’ll work with a dedicated team, using advanced techniques and equipment while maintaining calm, empathetic communication. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required in a fast-paced VEG hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Credentialed veterinary technician in the practice state is required.
• 1+ year experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person with care throughout tests and treatments.
• Deliver nursing care and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Assist with IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions and monitoring.
• Collaborate with doctors to plan and keep care flowing.
• Perform CPR and support anesthesia and monitoring when needed.
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sampling, and tube placements.
• Utilize advanced techniques and equipment as required.
• Maintain composure in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Team oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology (AVMA accredited)

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

VTS in ECC / internal medicine or anesthesia a plus

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in Pittsburgh. You will be on the front lines of emergency care, triage, treatments, anesthesia, and monitoring, delivering compassionate, gold-standard service to pets and their families.

You’ll work with a dedicated team, using advanced techniques and equipment while maintaining calm, empathetic communication. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required in a fast-paced VEG hospital.