Emergency Veterinary Tech - Sign-On Bonus + Shift Pay

BluePearl; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $12,000

Relocation allowance

Shift differential pay

Pet insurance discount

Continuing education allowance

401k

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency department in Richmond, VA. The role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation option, with pay ranging from $30.00 to $42.50 per hour, dependent on experience and competency assessment.

Compensation includes shift differentials for nights and weekends and eligibility for additional compensation for VTS credentialed professionals. Opportunity to mentor staff and contribute to high-quality pet care.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) in good standing.
• Emergency department experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and patient recovery.
• Comfort with triage and critical care.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and IV catheter placement.
• Strong communication with clients and team.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
• Triage emergency cases and monitor vitals.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique.
• Understand normal ranges for vital signs.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and alert Veterinarian.
• Initiate CPR for at-risk patients.
• Calculate medical math and administer medications.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Place feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train co-workers.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Vital signs monitoring

Radiography

CPR

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Medical math

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Digital radiography equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency department in Richmond, VA. The role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation option, with pay ranging from $30.00 to $42.50 per hour, dependent on experience and competency assessment.

Compensation includes shift differentials for nights and weekends and eligibility for additional compensation for VTS credentialed professionals. Opportunity to mentor staff and contribute to high-quality pet care.