Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Santa Cruz, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Santa Cruz, California, United States
Posted 14 days ago · $27 - $49
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 29% of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
- high 715 stale, 2 reposted of 1,152 open
- Hiring momentum
- 1618 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).
About this role
As an Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician at VEG, you will be on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling a variety of cases and collaborating with doctors to provide high-quality, compassionate care. Your responsibilities will include triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care nursing, all while supporting pet parents during stressful times. This role is ideal for someone eager to apply their training and grow their skills in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state of practice
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role
- Basic computer skills and comprehension of practice management software
- Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
Nice to have
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program
- Experience in emergency or specialty medicine
- VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia
What you get
- Competitive compensation ($27 - $49 based on experience)
- 401k match
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous employee referral program
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag
- Food in the fridge for employees
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities beyond mentorship
- Work environment may be noisy with strong or unpleasant odors
- Role requires physical stamina and the ability to handle stressful situations
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Listed by Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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