VEG ER for Pets · 1 day ago
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Clifton, NJ
Clifton, New Jersey, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expVeterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary care experience for both pets and their owners. The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician will provide critical nursing care and support in high-pressure situations, collaborating with a team to ensure the best outcomes for patients and their families.
Customer ServiceEmergency MedicineHealth CarePetVeterinary
Responsibilities
Treat every patient and person like they matter—because they do! You keep people and pets together and stay by their side through tests, treatments, and everything in between
Jump into action, delivering nursing care, treatments, and emotional support in the most critical moments, from triage to discharge
Bring the meds, the monitoring, and the mastery—from IVs and CRIs to blood transfusions and beyond
Communicate like a teammate and think like a leader, helping shape plans and keep care flowing
Be ready to perform CPR like the trained RECOVER rockstar you are (not only do we offer training, we have the highest number of RECOVER CPR professionals and instructors in the industry!)
All the techy stuff—from diagnostics and imaging to sample collection and placing tubes
Anesthesia, even for our most fragile patients? You’ve got it
Use all the advanced techniques in your toolkit: central lines, endoscopy, ultrasounds, and more
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required; 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
Basic computer skills and a comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
Excellent communicator and calm under pressure; ready to lend a hand to support those around you
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
Preferred
Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred
VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and will lead to extra considerations in compensation
Benefits
401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
$2,500/year travel stipend for full-time credentialed VEGgies
$1,000/year travel stipend for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies
Clinical student loan repayment
Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
Generous employee referral program
Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you’re hungry
Company
VEG ER for Pets
In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2021-09-22Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Anna Foster, DVM
Chief of Staff to the CEO
David Bessler
Founder, CEO
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