Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Full-Time) - Chelsea, NYC Overnight Emergency Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) - Chelsea, NYC (SIGNING BONUS UP TO $2,500)

Chelsea, New York, United States. Posted 4 months ago

The role

You will provide emergency veterinary nursing care including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care. You will work with doctors to deliver care to a wide range of cases in an open-concept hospital.

What you will do

Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge
Perform IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions
Perform CPR
Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and placing tubes
Perform anesthesia
Use advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds
Communicate with teammates to help shape care plans

Required qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
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
Basic computer skills and comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
Excellent communicator and calm under pressure
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg with assistance
Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds

Nice to have

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program
VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia

Benefits

Competitive compensation
401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting day one
QPR training
Access to free therapy or counseling
Equity eligibility after one year of full time, active employment
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
Clinical student loan repayment
Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary
Inclusive fertility and family-building care
Flexible work schedules
Employee referral program

About the company

VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year. They aim to create a better emergency experience for people, pets, and employees.