Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) - Overnight

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k and retirement planning

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

VETgirl Elite membership

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Oak Creek, WI is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our ER/ICU team. You will induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia, triage emergencies, and support critical care with advanced monitoring and imaging.

This role offers rotating shifts including overnight and weekends, competitive hourly pay with shift differentials, and opportunities to mentor teammates while advancing your skills in CT, radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified veterinary technician with ER/ICU experience.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and patient vitals with confidence.
• Strong communication and empathy with clients.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients and use monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases and record vitals.
• Perform digital radiography and assist with CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Vital signs assessment

CPR

Client empathy

Education

Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician

Tools

Digital radiography

CT

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Oak Creek, WI is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team in our Emergency department.

Position:

Emergency Veterinary Technician with our ER/ICU Department.

Shifts:

Overnight ; Swing with rotating weekends

Pay Range:

$22.00 - $40.00/hour

*This pay band is dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Competitive Shift Differentials:

• Weekday Night (Mon-Fri 6p to 8a): $3.50
• Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $3.50
• Weekend Night (Sat-Sun 6p to 8a): $5.00

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician , y ou 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.
• Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
• 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 veterinarians to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• 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, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines. ALS and BLS certification is provided at no cost to you.
• Mentor and train fellow team members and engage with clients with empathy and professionalism.

Why BluePearl?

• Pet Passion: Enjoy Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for medical care at BluePearl.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
• Continuing Education: Benefit from annual CE allowances, free training sessions, and a free VETgirl Elite membership. Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
• Career Advancement: Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.
• Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Benefits Include:

• Paid time off and floating holidays
• 401k and retirement planning
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Free VETgirl Elite membership and continuing education
• Opportunities for volunteerism and professional development (examples include coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities.

Transform your career and make a real difference!

We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.

Visa and Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance , and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.