Emergency Veterinary Technician Jobs
Emergency Veterinary Technician jobs are open across emergency animal hospitals, specialty veterinary practices, and 24-hour critical care centers, from entry-level to senior and lead technician, with specializations in critical care, triage, and anesthesia monitoring. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 technician jobs.
- Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) passing score or active state licensure
- Minimum one to two years of clinical veterinary experience in a fast-paced setting
- Proficiency in IV catheter placement, blood draws, and fluid administration
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring, intubation, and emergency drug protocols
- Ability to perform patient triage and recognize life-threatening conditions rapidly
- Familiarity with veterinary practice management software and patient record documentation
Tips for Your Emergency Veterinary Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to critical care
Highlight hands-on experience with triage, IV catheter placement, oxygen therapy, and emergency drug calculations. Hiring managers in emergency veterinary settings scan for clinical specifics, not just years of experience, so list procedures you've performed independently.
List every active certification you hold
Veterinary Technician National Exam credentials, state licensure, and CPR certifications like RECOVER all carry weight in emergency hiring. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so reviewers don't have to hunt for them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists emergency veterinary technician 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 openings strategically
Emergency veterinary practices fill overnight and weekend shifts first, and those postings often move faster than day-shift roles. If you're open to those hours, say so explicitly in your cover letter to move ahead of candidates who left scheduling flexibility unstated.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Emergency veterinary interviews frequently include clinical scenarios, such as how you'd triage multiple critical patients arriving simultaneously. Practice walking through your decision-making out loud, including which vitals you'd prioritize and when you'd escalate to the supervising veterinarian.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Emergency roles often come with overnight, holiday, and weekend differentials that meaningfully change your total compensation. Before accepting an offer, ask the practice manager to break down how those differentials are calculated so you can compare offers accurately.
Emergency Veterinary Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most emergency veterinary technicians?
The most active employers for emergency veterinary technicians right now are VEG ER for Pets, PetVet Care Centers, and Ethos Veterinary Health, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Emergency specialty hospital groups and 24-hour referral centers tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many emergency veterinary technician jobs are remote?
About 2% of emergency veterinary technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on clinical work drives most of these roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are veterinary telehealth triage, client communication support, and practice management consulting.
How do you become an emergency veterinary technician?
You typically complete an accredited veterinary technology program, pass the VTNE to earn your credential, then pursue clinical experience in a general practice or emergency setting. Many emergency hospitals also offer new-grad training programs that rotate you through critical care, triage, and anesthesia before you work independently on shift.
Can you get hired as an emergency veterinary technician with little experience?
Some emergency hospitals hire candidates with limited experience into technician assistant or emergency support roles, then promote from within as clinical skills develop. Demonstrating competency in core skills like restraint, venipuncture, and patient monitoring, along with willingness to work overnight or weekend shifts, helps entry-level candidates stand out during hiring.
What does the emergency veterinary technician interview process look like?
Most emergency veterinary practices start with a phone screen focused on your clinical background and scheduling availability, followed by an in-person or video interview where you'll walk through past emergency cases and your triage decision-making. Some hospitals include a working interview or skills assessment where you demonstrate hands-on procedures before a formal offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to emergency veterinary technician jobs?
You can find and apply to emergency veterinary technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your credentials and clinical background, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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