Day Shift Veterinary Technician - Critical Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,929 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Continuing education allowance

Pet insurance benefits

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brentwood, TN is hiring experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians. The role offers a competitive pay range of $21.00 to $41.00 per hour depending on experience and advancement. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, phlebotomy, and administering medications. Benefits include insurance options, flexible schedules, and opportunities for continuous learning and growth. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a veterinary technician or be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and record vital signs.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
• Alert veterinarian if patient's status changes.
• Administer medications and prepare for discharge.

Skills

Emergency care

Veterinary medical terminology

Phlebotomy

Client communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brentwood, TN is hiring experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians.

Pay: $21.00 - $41.00 per hour

Shift: Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday 7a-7p

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system.

Qualifications: Must have three years of experience as a veterinary technician or be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

• Weekday Night (Mon‑Fri 6P to 8A): $3.00
• Weekend Day (Sat‑Sun 8A‑6P): $3.00
• Weekend Night (Sat‑Sun 6P‑8A): $4.50

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will work alongside our team of experienced technicians, assistants, ER doctors, and specialists to provide remarkable care for pets. The Nashville area is one of the most quickly growing and popular areas in the country, making it a great place to live and work.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams; accurately record heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheters in the cephalic vein.
• Read and follow orders written on treatment sheets accurately and timely.
• Alert the veterinarian if a patient's status changes or monitoring parameters are outside normal ranges.
• Calculate basic medical math.
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Prepare medications and patient for discharge and communicate discharge instructions to clients.
• Maintain a solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations and converse with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.
• Address client concerns and answer them appropriately during visits, updates, or after hospitalization; facilitate incoming calls efficiently.
• Implement appropriate animal husbandry skills to reduce disease spread, injury, and stress to patients.
• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Possess working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage growth. Technicians are leveled by skillset and advance in level as they gain experience. We focus on developing associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• We value continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• A regional licensed social worker who provides guidance, advice, and lifestyle support.
• A family‑like culture where we collaborate to lead the industry through remarkable care for pets.

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 Employer

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 will consider applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, 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. We are a Drug‑Free Workplace.