Per Diem ER Veterinary Technician — Flexible Schedule

VEG ER for Pets; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag and meals/fridge goodies

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front‑line emergency team. You will work with doctors and staff to deliver gold‑standard, compassionate care across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing for a wide range of cases including exotics.

You should be a credentialed veterinary technician, with AVMA‑accredited program training and state CVT/RVT/LVMT license, and have at least 1 year of ER or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in veterinary technology preferred.
• CVT/RVT/LVMT credential in the state of practice is required; VTS a plus.
• 1+ year of veterinary technician experience, emergency or specialty preferred.
• Proficient with practice management software and EMR.
• Strong communication and composure under pressure; ability to lift up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and emotional support from triage through discharge.
• Assist with treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care.
• Handle medications, monitoring, IVs, CRIs, and transfusions as needed.
• Collaborate with doctors and care teams to maintain flow of care.
• Perform CPR and participate in emergency protocols.
• Utilize diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
• Anesthesia management for a range of patients, including fragile cases.
• Apply advanced techniques like central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound.

Skills

Emergency care

Team communication

CPR

Anesthesia/monitoring

Medical equipment handling

Education

AVMA‑accredited Vet Tech program

CVT/RVT/LVMT licensed

Tools

Central lines

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

Medical monitoring equipment

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our front‑line emergency team. You will work with doctors and staff to deliver gold‑standard, compassionate care across triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing for a wide range of cases including exotics.

You should be a credentialed veterinary technician, with AVMA‑accredited program training and state CVT/RVT/LVMT license, and have at least 1 year of ER or