Emergency Veterinary Technician: High-Stakes Care & Growth

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Education allowance

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Career development programs

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. The role offers a starting pay of $20.00–$40.50 per hour, with compensation dependent on experience, licensure, and advancement through the CareerTrax leveling system.

We provide shift differentials for eligible night and weekend hours, plus opportunities to mentor teammates and grow skills alongside top veterinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician in emergency/critical care.
• Proficiency with anesthesia monitoring and patient vitals.
• Ability to place IV catheters and draw blood.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia for patients.
• Triage emergencies and monitor vitals on arrival.
• Perform radiography with proper technique.
• Interpret vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Administer medications and manage anesthesia equipment.
• Mentor and train other staff; address client concerns.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Vital signs assessment

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Radiography

CPR / ACLS

Mentoring

Client communication

Tools

Digital radiography

Anesthesia equipment

IV catheter supplies

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. The role offers a starting pay of $20.00–$40.50 per hour, with compensation dependent on experience, licensure, and advancement through the CareerTrax leveling system.

We provide shift differentials for eligible night and weekend hours, plus opportunities to mentor teammates and grow skills alongside top veterinary professionals.