Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) - Relief

AAVMP; Port Washington, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Port Washington, WI is seeking an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Critical Care team. This role supports ER/ICU operations, assisting with anesthesia, monitoring, and high-acuity patient care.

We offer competitive pay, opportunities for growth within our Mars Veterinary Health network, and a collaborative, client-focused environment that values mentorship and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician with ER/ICU experience.
• Experience with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Strong triage and critical care assessment skills.
• Ability to mentor staff and train coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and monitor vitals.
• Perform digital radiography and imaging.
• Assist with CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
• Maintain patient vital signs and CPR readiness.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Place feeding tubes and central lines when needed.
• Mentor and train team members with empathy.
• Provide patient and client communication with professionalism.

Skills

Anesthesia management

Emergency care

Patient monitoring

CPR/AED

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Emergency/ICU experience

Tools

Digital radiography

CT imaging

Ultrasound

IV catheter placement

Phlebotomy

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Port Washington, WI

We are hiring an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician to join our team in our Emergency and Critical Care department.

Position:

Emergency Veterinary Technician with our ER/ICU Department.

Shifts:

Relief

Pay Range CVTI-II:

$22.00 - $35.00/hour

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

As an Emergency Veterinary 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.
• 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?

• 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.
• Career Advancement: Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.

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.

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 you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, 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.