Overnight Veterinary Technician - Emergency

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is coming to South Austin this winter. Be part of something new from the very beginning as we open our brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art specialty and emergency hospital at 2555 Western Trails Blvd., Austin, TX 78745. We’re building our team now and are looking for experienced Overnight Veterinary Technicians to help launch this exciting hospital later this year. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love emergency medicine, and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we’d love to meet you.

Why join our new hospital? As a founding team member you’ll help shape the culture, workflows, and future of the hospital while working alongside an exceptional team of veterinary professionals. Our new hospital will feature dedicated emergency and ICU departments, three fully equipped surgical suites, in‑house CT, an internal medicine procedure room, and specialty services including emergency, critical care, internal medicine, surgery, and cardiology, all within a collaborative environment focused on learning, mentorship, and exceptional patient care.

Austin offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, incredible food, live music, and vibrant culture. Spend your weekends kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, exploring miles of hiking and biking trails, enjoying world‑famous barbecue and food trucks, or experiencing the city’s renowned live music scene. With sunshine year‑round and endless things to do, Austin is an amazing place to live and build your career.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency patients and obtain vital signs.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Perform digital radiography and proper patient positioning.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Calculate and administer medications, including CRIs.
• Monitor critical patients and recognize changes requiring immediate intervention.
• Assist with CPR and emergency procedures.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central lines.
• Mentor fellow technicians and support a collaborative team environment.
• Deliver compassionate care to both patients and clients.

Requirements

• Experienced veterinary technicians who enjoy emergency and critical care medicine.
• Work well in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Have excellent technical and patient care skills.
• Are eager to continue learning and growing professionally.
• Are passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with retirement planning
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allowance
• BluePearl University and access to more than 2,000 medical journals
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health
• Trupanion pet insurance and employee discounts on pet care and food
• Well‑being resources, including mental health support and compassion fatigue programs