Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Millburn, NJ

Veterinary Emergency Group • $52K — $128K *

Millburn, NJ 07041In-Person

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Qualifications

Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) required.
1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role, preferably in emergency or specialty medicine.
Basic computer skills for practice management and electronic medical records.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with team and clients.
Fine motor skills for handling medical equipment and patients.
Ability to lift 25 kg independently; support up to 40 kg with assistance.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs during treatments.
Administer medications via various routes and recognize potential adverse effects.
Participate in patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Conduct diagnostic tests and perform nursing care tasks as needed.
Coach and guide support staff to maintain high standards of care.
Collaborate with the veterinary team to create and execute treatment plans.
Engage in continuous education and training for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation structure.
Opportunity to work with advanced medical equipment and technology.
Generous employee pet discount.
401K plan with company matching.
Unlimited continuing education opportunities for career growth.
Flexible schedules promoting work-life balance.
Fun team-building activities and workplace incentives.

Full Job Description

FOCUS

To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team.

WHO WE NEED

You are a credentialed veterinary technician. You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group. You're happy to pitch in wherever and whenever you are needed, with a positive attitude. You demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved, knowing when to ask for assistance. You display excellent communication skills with your peers, customers, and team.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

All clinical team members:

Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion & care.
Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients.
Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications.
Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy.
Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care.
Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging.
Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.
Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.

Veterinary technicians additionally perform:

Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk.
Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization.
Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis,
Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans.
Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to protocolized plans.
Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure the patients are receiving uncompromised care.
Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary nurses to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth.
Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care.
Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership.

WHAT YOU NEED

High school diploma or equivalent
Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice.
Veterinary technician specialist (VTS) certification will receive additional considerations in practice role and compensation.
Basic computer skills to use practice management, electronic medical record, and collaboration software.
1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role. Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronic) with the team and with customers
Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment necessary daily such as syringes, electric clippers, computers, surgery instruments, monitors, diagnostic equipment, etc.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, 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.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US

Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer:

Industry-leading compensation ($25/hr-$62/hr)
Something new every day - you'll never be bored in emergency medicine
We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology.
Generous employee pet discount
Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too!
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401K w/ company match
Paid parental leave - 10 weeks of paid leave at 100% of regular salary
Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career!
Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance
Growth and relocation potential
Groceries sent to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company-wide retreats, etc!
Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun!

About Veterinary Emergency Group

Veterinary Emergency Group is the veterinary emergency care, that provides emergency and urgent care for pets, also it open nights, weekends, and holidays to help with all of your pet’s emergencies, provides animals and their families with timely medical care for acute problems at times when they need it.

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There has never been a better time to join the team at Veterinary Emergency Group—the leading network of emergency veterinary clinics.

Work You’ll Do

Join Veterinary Emergency Group’s top-tier team to assist in transforming pet care across the nation. This is an opportunity to be part of a movement that values innovation, leadership, and professional growth. Lead in a unique role within the veterinary industry, at the crossroads of advanced veterinary care and exceptional service delivery. Work alongside a team of skilled professionals dedicated to revolutionizing emergency veterinary services. Engage in a culture that celebrates diversity and fosters continuous professional development. Collaborate with the largest group of emergency veterinary experts, enhancing job opportunities through shared knowledge and expansive networking.

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The team is building a leading career development pathway to help veterinary professionals master their skills in emergency care.

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Be part of a group that pioneers advancements in veterinary medicine with over 2,000 dedicated professionals at the intersection of technology, medical expertise, and compassionate care.

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Deliver targeted solutions and exceptional care through a depth and breadth of medical experience and innovation that’s second to none.

Be Part of a Great Team

Work with cutting-edge veterinary technology and harness the capabilities of a team that’s integral to the future of veterinary care.

Future-proof Your Career

Advance your career with limitless opportunities supported by unmatched training, development, and certification programs.

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The Veterinary Emergency Group Difference

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