Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Hoboken, NJ
On-site · Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Per diem Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician in a fast-paced veterinary emergency setting. You’ll work on the front lines to handle a wide range of cases from triage to discharge, collaborating with doctors to deliver high-quality, emotionally intelligent care. Responsibilities include nursing care, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing, with opportunities to perform CPR, manage IVs/CRIs, blood transfusions, imaging, sample collection, and advanced techniques (central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds). Requires a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) in the practice state, AVMA-accredited program preferred, and 1+ years of veterinary tech experience (emergency or specialty experience preferred). Excellent communication, ability to stay composed under pressure, and readiness to work nights, weekends, and holidays are essential. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care for both pets and their humans, and supports ongoing learning and professional growth.
Required 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
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role; experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
- Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and EMR
- Excellent communicator and calm under pressure
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours and lift up to 25 kg (40 kg with assistance)
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong odors
- Strong ownership, humility, curiosity, and teamwork orientation
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