Relief Credentialed ER Vet Tech – Palm Desert

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation (pay range $0

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) in Palm Desert, CA. You will join a fast-paced emergency team, handling triage, treatments, anesthesia, monitoring and critical care alongside doctors, while delivering compassionate care to pets and their families.

You must be credentialed (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state and bring 1+ years of veterinary tech experience, preferably in emergency or specialty settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; AVMA-accredited program preferred
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the practice state
• 1+ years in a veterinary technician role; emergency/specialty experience preferred
• Basic computer skills and EMR software proficiency
• Able to stand long hours; lift up to 25 kg (up to 40 kg with assistance)
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and medical treatments for emergency cases
• Assist in triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing
• Support doctors and team with medicines, IVs, CRIs, transfusions, and monitoring
• Communicate effectively with teammates; contribute to care plans
• Perform CPR and assist in advanced procedures as needed
• Assist with diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement
• Assist anesthesia, including for fragile patients, and manage equipment

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVMT credentials

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group is seeking an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) in Palm Desert, CA. You will join a fast-paced emergency team, handling triage, treatments, anesthesia, monitoring and critical care alongside doctors, while delivering compassionate care to pets and their families.

You must be credentialed (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the state and bring 1+ years of veterinary tech experience, preferably in emergency or specialty settings.