Per Diem ER Vet Tech — Flexible Schedule & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency team. You will handle a wide range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies, working with doctors and staff to deliver compassionate care to pets and their owners.

You will participate in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, growing your skills while supporting families during stressful moments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred.
• Credentialed as a 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 and will lead to extra considerations in compensation.
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Assist with diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Perform procedures such as IVs, CRIs, transfusions, and advanced techniques as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team to ensure smooth patient care.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Calm under pressure

Team player

Stamina for long shifts

Strong manual dexterity

Education

AVMA accredited veterinary technology program

CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT credential in state VEG practice

1+ year vet technician experience

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

VEG is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front-line emergency team. You will handle a wide range of cases, from minor to complex emergencies, working with doctors and staff to deliver compassionate care to pets and their owners.

You will participate in triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, growing your skills while supporting families during stressful moments.