Emergency Veterinary Nursing Shift Lead (Full-Time) - Carle Place, NY

The role

You will provide emergency nursing care, including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care. You will collaborate with doctors and support pet parents through tests and treatments.

What you will do

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

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

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 on day one
• QPR training
• Access to free therapy or counseling
• Equity eligibility after one year of full time, active employment
• Clinical and leadership programs
• 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

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.