Licensed Veterinary Technician - ICU

BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

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

Qualifications

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician certification required.
  • 5-7 years of veterinary experience preferred.
  • Experience in an intensive care setting is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of anesthesia techniques and monitoring equipment.
  • Ability to perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters proficiently.
  • Compassionate approach to patient care and client communication.
  • Willingness to mentor and train fellow staff members.

Responsibilities

  • Induce and monitor anesthesia in patients using appropriate equipment.
  • Triage emergency cases and assess patient vital signs upon arrival.
  • Perform digital radiography with proper patient positioning and technique.
  • Identify abnormal vital signs and communicate changes to Veterinarians.
  • Initiate CPR for patients at risk of arrest and manage critical situations.
  • Calculate medication dosages accurately and administer them as needed.
  • Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters for patients.

Benefits

  • Up to a $7,000 sign-on bonus based on experience.
  • Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends worked.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave.
  • Annual continuing education allowance and free training.
  • Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions per year.
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 - 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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