ER Veterinary Technician - Fast-Paced Care, Growth & Perks

Careerwebsite; Northfield Township, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Discounts on pet care

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University

Flexible schedules

401k retirement planning

Paid time off / holidays

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Locum Veterinary Technicians for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. The position offers a pay range of $23.21–$47.05 per hour, with competitive shift differentials and comprehensive benefits for eligible associates.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will induce, monitor and recover anesthesia, triage cases, perform digital radiography, monitor vitals, and assist with critical care procedures.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician with current credential in the state.
• Experience in emergency/critical care settings preferred.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia and use monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases and record vitals (temp, HR, RR, BP).
• Perform digital radiography with proper patient positioning.
• Interpret vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters.
• Place feeding tubes and central lines as needed.
• Mentor and train co-workers; address client concerns with empathy.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Radiography

Vital signs interpretation

CPR

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Mentoring

Client communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Locum Veterinary Technicians for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. The position offers a pay range of $23.21–$47.05 per hour, with competitive shift differentials and comprehensive benefits for eligible associates.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will induce, monitor and recover anesthesia, triage cases, perform digital radiography, monitor vitals, and assist with critical care procedures.