Licensed Veterinary Technician - Day Shift

BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

$62K — $106K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician credential required
  • 5+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred
  • VTS credentialing highly regarded for advanced compensation
  • Demonstrated proficiency in emergency and anesthesia procedures
  • Strong medical math skills for medication administration
  • Effective communication and mentoring abilities
  • Compassionate approach to client and patient handling

Responsibilities

  • Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in animal patients
  • Triage emergency cases, obtaining vital signs upon arrival
  • Perform digital radiography with proper techniques
  • Interpret vital signs and notify Veterinarians of changes
  • Identify emergency cases at risk and initiate CPR as necessary
  • Administer medications and calculate dosages accurately
  • Mentor and train junior veterinary staff

Benefits

  • Up to $7,000 sign-on bonus based on experience
  • Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Annual continuing education allowance and free training
  • Support for licensure and veterinary technician specialty exams
  • Mental health support with 12 free therapy sessions annually
  • Pet insurance and employee discounts available
Full Job Description
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*This position is offering up to a $7,000 sign on bonus based on experience*

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a passionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Day team.

Pay: $30.00 - $51.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example:
  • Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
  • Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
  • Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$8.00/hr. Shift Differential


As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:
  • Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
  • Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
  • Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.
  • Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
  • Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes and issues.
  • Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
  • Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
  • Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
  • Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
  • Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
  • Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.


We also offer:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more
  • Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals
  • Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support
  • Company-paid disability coverage
  • Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually
  • Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses


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