ER Veterinary Technician – Licensed LVT | Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Moving allowance

Shift differentials (nights/weekends)

BluePearl University / Continuing ed

Pet insurance discounts

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency department. A sign-on bonus up to $12,000 is available, plus relocation options and shift differentials for nights and weekends.

We value mentoring and clinical excellence; candidates with VTS can expect compensation commensurate with experience. This role offers growth through our training programs and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required.
• Emergency/critical care experience preferred.
• VTS credentialing eligible; compensation aligned with experience.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia with appropriate monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases and assess vitals including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper patient positioning and technique.
• Maintain understanding of normal vital sign ranges (HR, RR, temp, BP, SpO2).
• Obtain and interpret vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify at-risk patients and initiate CPR when needed.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters in peripheral vessels; administer medications per protocol.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters as required.
• Mentor and train co-workers; provide compassionate client communication.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

CPR

Tools

Digital radiography

Anesthesia equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency department. A sign-on bonus up to $12,000 is available, plus relocation options and shift differentials for nights and weekends.

We value mentoring and clinical excellence; candidates with VTS can expect compensation commensurate with experience. This role offers growth through our training programs and competitive benefits.