Relief Licensed Veterinary Technician

About the Role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NY is seeking a skilled and compassionate Relief Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our 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

Shift Differentials

• Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum
• Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.50/hr
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$8.00/hr

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
• 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

Why BluePearl?

• We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth
• Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day

Benefits

• 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