Emergency Veterinary Nurse Jobs
Emergency Veterinary Nurse jobs are open across specialty animal hospitals, emergency veterinary clinics, and academic veterinary centers, at every level from new-grad technician to senior charge nurse, with specializations in critical care, triage, and anesthesia monitoring. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Schedule Options
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday + every other Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 10AM-10PM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday+ every other Saturday: 10AM-10PM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + every other Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 2PM - 2AM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday+ every other Saturday: 2PM - 2AM
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on support for emergency and critical care patients
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals; administer treatments and medications
- Assist with emergency surgeries, procedures, and diagnostics
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and fellow technicians
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and clear communication to team members
- Sign on bonus (Ranges depending on shift)
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Generous PTO + Pet Insurance Stipend
- Uniform Allowance & Team Appreciation Events
- Continuing Education & Career Development Opportunities
- A positive, team-oriented workplace where your growth matters
What We’re Looking For
- 1+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (ER experience a plus, but not required)
- Current NYS LVT License or eligibility for NYS licensure
- Interest in emergency and critical care medicine
- Strong technical, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
Schedule Options
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday + every other Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 10AM-10PM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday+ every other Saturday: 10AM-10PM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + every other Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + every other Saturday: 2PM - 2AM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday+ every other Saturday: 2PM - 2AM
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on support for emergency and critical care patients
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals; administer treatments and medications
- Assist with emergency surgeries, procedures, and diagnostics
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and fellow technicians
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and clear communication to team members
- Sign on bonus (Ranges depending on shift)
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Generous PTO + Pet Insurance Stipend
- Uniform Allowance & Team Appreciation Events
- Continuing Education & Career Development Opportunities
- A positive, team-oriented workplace where your growth matters
What We’re Looking For
- 1+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (ER experience a plus, but not required)
- Current NYS LVT License or eligibility for NYS licensure
- Interest in emergency and critical care medicine
- Strong technical, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
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Who's Hiring
- VEG ER for Pets182
- PetVet Care Centers70
- Ethos Veterinary Health58
- MedVet48
- BluePearl Pet Hospital36
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services16
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Consumer Goods3
- Education1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency veterinary nurse jobs.
- Active Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse license or certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT)
- Hands-on experience with triage, IV catheter placement, and emergency patient stabilization
- Proficiency with RECOVER-compliant CPR techniques for small and large animal patients
- Ability to operate and interpret diagnostic equipment including digital radiography and point-of-care analyzers
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient management in emergency settings
- Familiarity with practice management and patient record software used in veterinary clinical environments
Tips for Your Emergency Veterinary Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to triage-heavy roles
Emergency veterinary nurse hiring managers scan for triage, catheter placement, and fluid therapy experience before anything else. List these skills explicitly in your work history with the patient volumes and species you handled, not just the job title.
Highlight your RECOVER certification prominently
Many emergency hiring teams filter applications by CPR and RECOVER certification before reading further. Place certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so reviewers spot them without scrolling past your full work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists emergency veterinary nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target overnight and weekend shift postings
Emergency clinics post overnight and weekend openings far more often than day-shift roles and fill them faster because fewer candidates apply. Searching specifically for shift-based postings puts you in front of positions with shorter competition windows.
Prepare case-based answers before your interview
Emergency veterinary nurse interviews almost always include scenario questions on rapid patient deterioration or multi-trauma intake. Prepare two or three specific cases you managed, covering your assessment steps, communication with the attending veterinarian, and outcome.
Negotiate schedule before accepting an offer
Shift rotation, on-call requirements, and holiday coverage vary widely between emergency practices. Ask for the full rotation schedule in writing during the offer stage, not after you accept, so you can compare the real-world commitment across roles you're weighing.
Emergency Veterinary Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most emergency veterinary nurses?
The companies hiring the most emergency veterinary nurses right now include VEG ER for Pets, PetVet Care Centers, and Ethos Veterinary Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Specialty and emergency referral hospital groups consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many emergency veterinary nurse jobs are remote?
About 2% of emergency veterinary nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include tele-triage support, veterinary client communication coordination, and training or continuing education roles within larger emergency veterinary networks.
How do you become an emergency veterinary nurse?
You become an emergency veterinary nurse by completing an accredited veterinary technology program, passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and obtaining state licensure or certification. After credentialing, gaining direct experience in a general practice or emergency clinic builds the clinical foundation most emergency employers require. Many nurses then pursue the Veterinary Technician Specialist credential in emergency and critical care to advance into senior roles.
How do you get hired as an emergency veterinary nurse with little or no experience?
You can get hired in an emergency setting with limited experience by targeting clinics that run structured new-graduate programs or shadow rotations, which some emergency hospitals offer specifically to build their own pipeline. Highlighting any externship, kennel, or shelter experience that involved patient monitoring or restraint under pressure shows relevant instincts. Applying for overnight or weekend float positions is another way in, since those shifts are harder to fill and practices are often willing to train the right candidate.
What does the emergency veterinary nurse interview process look like?
The emergency veterinary nurse interview process typically starts with a phone or video screen with a practice manager or head technician, followed by an in-person or working interview at the clinic. The in-person stage usually includes scenario-based questions about patient deterioration, triage prioritization, and team communication under pressure. Some practices ask candidates to complete a practical skills assessment, such as demonstrating catheter placement technique or walking through a CPR sequence, before a formal offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to emergency veterinary nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to emergency veterinary nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, preferred shift type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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