Per Diem Emergency Vet Tech — Flexible Shifts & Impact

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag and scrubs

Fridge food for shifts

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) seeks a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front lines of emergency care where every second counts. You will triage, treat, monitor, and support pets and their families with calm, compassionate service, collaborating closely with doctors and the VEG team.

You bring a CVT/RVT/LVMT credential and ≥1 year in veterinary tech, preferably in emergency or specialty medicine.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program preferred.
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician in the state of the VEG practice. VTS a plus.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; emergency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Assist with diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates to keep care flowing smoothly.
• Handle emergencies, IVs, CRIs, blood products, and advanced techniques.
• Communicate clearly with the team and pet parents during stressful moments.
• Perform diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and minor procedures.
• Support anesthesia and manage patient comfort in challenging cases.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Ownership

Curiosity

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology

Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state where VEG practice is located

1+ year veterinary technician experience; emergency or specialty preferred

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) seeks a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front lines of emergency care where every second counts. You will triage, treat, monitor, and support pets and their families with calm, compassionate service, collaborating closely with doctors and the VEG team.

You bring a CVT/RVT/LVMT credential and ≥1 year in veterinary tech, preferably in emergency or specialty medicine.