Banfield Pet Hospital

Licensed Veterinary Technician - ICU

Banfield Pet Hospital • $62K — $106K *
Brooklyn, NY 11226In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a veterinary setting
  • Strong experience with anesthesia and critical care
  • VTS credentialing preferred for enhanced compensation
  • Ability to perform advanced medical math and procedures
  • Excellent communication and mentoring skills
  • Proficient in handling emergency cases and performing CPR

Responsibilities

  • Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients
  • Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs upon arrival
  • Perform digital radiography with proper technique
  • Recognize and alert veterinarians to changes in vital signs
  • Initiate CPR for patients at risk of arrest
  • Administer medications and manage intravenous catheters effectively
  • Mentor and train fellow staff in ICU procedures

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) retirement plan with company match
  • Annual continuing education allowance and free training
  • Unlimited access to medical journals and clinical resources
  • Company-paid disability coverage
  • 12 free therapy sessions annually for mental health support
  • Pet insurance and discounts for associates
  • Scrub allowance and referral bonuses
Full Job Description
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

This position is offering up to a $7,000 sign on bonus based on experience.

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Brooklyn is seeking skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our fast-paced ICU team.

Schedule: Day Shifts;Thurs - Sat + EO Wed, 7am - 7pm.

Pay: $30.00 - $51.32 / 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 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 ICU 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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About Banfield Pet Hospital

Banfield Pet Hospital is a veterinary hospital chain that provides high-quality, affordable veterinary care to pets across the United States. Banfield Pet Hospital was founded in 1955 and has since grown to become the largest veterinary hospital chain in the world, with over 1,000 hospitals in the United States and Puerto Rico. Banfield Pet Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to pets and their owners, and offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, surgery, and emergency care. Banfield Pet Hospital is a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, a global food, confectionery, and pet care company.
Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital
Size
19,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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