Licensed Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift differential pay

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Buffalo, NY is seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our thriving emergency team. This role offers competitive hourly pay and shift differentials for nights and weekends, with additional compensation for VTS credentialing based on experience.

As a Veterinary Technician, you will triage, obtain patient history, place IVs and central lines, and monitor ventilator cases.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician in NY required.
• Emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Mentoring and training teammates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Triage and obtain patient history.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Place IV catheters and central lines (jugular/CVP/PICC).
• Monitor and care for ventilator cases.
• Collaborate with skilled technicians and assistants to deliver advanced care.
• Mentor and train fellow associates.
• Nurse critically ill patients back to health and reunite with pets.

Skills

Triage

CPR

IV Access

Ventilator Care

Mentoring

Teamwork

Critical Care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Buffalo, NY is seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our thriving and collaborative emergency team.

Pay:

$23.50 - $45.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

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

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

As a Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Triage and obtain patient history
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Place IVC's and advanced catheters like jugular catheters, central lines or PICC lines.
• Monitor and care for ventilator cases
• Work alongside other skilled technicians and assistants in providing excellent, advanced medicine to your patients.
• Have a passion for helping mentor and and train fellow associates.
• Nurse critically ill patients back to health and reunite them with their pet parents.
• Perform other relevant roles/responsibilities.

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We also offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more.
• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals.
• Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

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