ICU Veterinary Technician — Nights & Weekends

AAVMP; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Flexible schedules

401k

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Des Moines, IA seeks a Veterinary Technician for mid-shift or overnight hours to deliver exceptional patient care and support a fast-paced, collaborative team. The role demands flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays while providing high-quality medical services.

You will triage, obtain histories, initiate CPR when needed, place IVs or central lines, monitor ventilator patients, and mentor junior staff as part of a dynamic team focused on compassionate care

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician or similar role.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong teamwork and patient-care commitment.

Responsibilities

• Triage and obtain patient history.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Place IV/central lines and manage catheter care.
• Monitor and care for ventilator cases.
• Collaborate with technicians and assistants to provide advanced medicine.
• Mentor and train fellow staff.

Skills

Triage

CPR

IV placement

Ventilator care

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Des Moines, IA seeks a Veterinary Technician for mid-shift or overnight hours to deliver exceptional patient care and support a fast-paced, collaborative team. The role demands flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays while providing high-quality medical services.

You will triage, obtain histories, initiate CPR when needed, place IVs or central lines, monitor ventilator patients, and mentor junior staff as part of a dynamic team focused on compassionate care