Veterinary Technician, Emergency Per Diem

AERA offers competitive hourly pay with shift differentials. Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $24-$37/hr. Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $29-$41/hr. Veterinary Technician Specialists: $42-$46/hr. Additional differentials: $5/hr for overnight shifts (11:00pm – 7:00am) and $2.50/hr for weekends. Differentials are stackable.

Schedule

• Per Diem
• Day Shifts
• Swing Shifts
• Overnight Shifts

Responsibilities

• Triaging, obtaining vitals, and documenting patient history.
• Initiating stabilization measures under veterinary direction.
• Placing IV catheters (experience with sampling and PICC preferred), collecting samples, and administering medications (including CRIs).
• Assisting with anesthesia and participating in CPR (RECOVER training preferred).
• Completing diagnostics, including radiographs and in-house laboratory testing.
• Advanced nursing care of ECC patients and communicating status changes.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Operating ER/ICU monitoring and infusion equipment.
• Providing advanced nursing care to post-op patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT) preferred.
• Credentialed Technicians: At least 2 years of ECC experience.
• Non-Credentialed Technicians: At least 4 years of ECC experience.
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately during emergency situations, and remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision.
• Team-oriented attitude and promotion of positive culture.
• Considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with clients affected by a variety of problems.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) required; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Benefits

• Work alongside a compassionate and talented team dedicated to excellence in veterinary care.
• Make a meaningful impact by being an advocate for pets and their families.
• Enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment that keeps you engaged and challenged.
• Be part of a workplace that values your contributions and supports your growth.
• Ongoing opportunities for continued education such as lunch and learns hosted by various vendors and entities.

About AERA

At Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA), excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s who we are. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, AERA represents the gold standard in veterinary medicine and patient care. We are proud recipients of the 2024 Neighborhood Fave award, recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Animal Hospitals of 2025, and honored with the dvm360 Hospital Design Merit Award for our innovative, state-of-the-art facility. AERA has also been recognized as a Distinguished Kindness Workplace, reflecting our deep commitment to a supportive, respectful, and people-first culture.

With comprehensive services including 24/7 emergency care, advanced anesthesia, diagnostics and radiology, internal medicine, orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, and radiation oncology, AERA stands at the forefront of specialty and emergency veterinary medicine—where advanced clinical expertise meets genuine compassion for patients, clients, and each other.

Nearby Communities

AERA attracts Veterinary Technicians and Clinical Professionals from throughout Northern New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area, including:

• West Orange, NJ
• Livingston, NJ
• Montclair, NJ
• Verona, NJ
• Caldwell, NJ
• Roseland, NJ
• Cedar Grove, NJ
• Parsippany, NJ
• Morristown, NJ
• East Hanover, NJ
• Jersey City, NJ
• Hoboken, NJ
• Newark, NJ
• Staten Island, NY
• Manhattan, NY
• Brooklyn, NY

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.