Licensed Veterinary Technician - Day Shift

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NY is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency + ICU departments. This position is eligible for up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus based on experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Current license to practice veterinary technology in New York State.
• VTNE certification preferred.
• VTS credentialing eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency and critical care settings preferred.
• Proficiency in medical math and medication administration.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership qualities.

Benefits

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

Pay

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.

Schedule

• Thurs-Sat, 7a-7p

Benefits

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