Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician — Relief

Job overview

The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works onsite in Santa Cruz, CA, on a per-diem basis. Compensation is listed as $27–$49, based on leveling and experience; the posting does not specify a pay unit. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year, with a mission to help people and pets when they need it most. The technician supports emergency veterinary care from triage through discharge, working with doctors and the team on treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, monitoring, and critical care nursing. The role also provides compassionate support to pet parents during stressful situations.

What you'll do

• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support
• assist with triage and discharge
• administer and monitor medications and treatments, including IVs, CRIs, and transfusions
• support CPR
• perform diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement
• assist with anesthesia and advanced techniques such as central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasound
• collaborate with doctors and teammates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency credentialed veterinary technician

relief

emergency veterinary care

triage

critical care nursing

anesthesia

diagnostics

santa cruz ca

veg

per diem

cvt

rvt

lvt

$27–$49

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match, flexible work schedules, employee referral program, scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.

Why this role

Requires state veterinary technician credentialing (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT); nights, weekends, and holidays may be scheduled on a rotating or as-needed basis.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.