Per Diem ER Vet Tech - Credentialed & Impactful

VEG ER for Pets; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in San Diego to join a front-line ER team. You'll perform triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing alongside veterinarians, providing compassionate support for pets and their families.

This role emphasizes growth, with mentorship opportunities, learning, and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred
• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located is required; VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records

Responsibilities

• Treat every patient and person like they matter, supporting both pets and families through tests, treatments and care
• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge in emergencies
• Assist with diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring and critical care nursing using advanced techniques
• Communicate effectively with the team, helping shape plans and maintain smooth care flow
• Perform CPR and manage routine emergency procedures alongside doctors
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement as needed
• Assist with anesthesia for fragile patients and utilize central lines and endoscopy when required
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques to support patient care throughout shifts

Skills

Excellent communicator

Calm under pressure

Empathetic

Team player

Ability to lift 25 kg

Education

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in San Diego to join a front-line ER team. You'll perform triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing alongside veterinarians, providing compassionate support for pets and their families.

This role emphasizes growth, with mentorship opportunities, learning, and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.