Emergency Veterinary Technician - Mid Shift

Fenningham, Dempster & Coval LLP; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians in Levittown, PA. The role includes providing critical care to pets in a fast-paced environment with competitive pay and benefits. Opportunities for career advancement and support for continuous learning are also available.

Benefits

Pet insurance and discounts for staff

Career advancement opportunities

Annual CE allowances

Mental health support

Health insurance and paid time off

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician with skills in emergency care.
• Strong understanding of vital signs and CPR protocols.
• Able to mentor and train other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform medical procedures and administer treatments.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage

Digital radiography

CPR

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Mentoring

Client communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Levittown, PA is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department.

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, learning environment? Are you a technician who loves emergency cases and providing care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients? Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable pet care?

Shift Time: 4:00PM - 2:00AM

Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Pay: $21.00 - $43.00 / hour

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

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

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.50 Shift Differential

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia using proper equipment.
• Triage emergency cases upon arrival, including obtaining vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and positioning.
• Understand normal ranges of vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes.
• Identify patients at risk of arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical dosages and administer medications appropriately.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train colleagues.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• We offer pet insurance and discounts for staff.
• Opportunities for career advancement through skill development and leadership programs.
• Continuous learning via annual CE allowances, BluePearl University, and access to medical journals.
• Support for mental health and well-being, including access to Lyra platform and mental health sessions.
• A family-like culture emphasizing teamwork and remarkable pet care.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes annual stipends and the ability to rollover CE hours. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and more.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations during the application process upon request.