Licensed Veterinary Technician - Cardiology

AAVMP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

PTO

Parental leave

CE allowance

VTNE support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Scrub allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Queens, NY seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Cardiology team. You will provide nursing care to cardiology patients, report patient status during rounds, and assist clinicians with diagnostic procedures.

The role offers weekday schedule with occasional on-call expectations and opportunities for growth within a collaborative, high‑level specialty hospital environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires an actively licensed veterinary technician.
• Nursing care for cardiology patients following hospital standards.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable cardiology patients.
• Report patient status and plans during rounds.
• Assist clinicians with diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge instructions to clients.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Nursing care

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Assist clinical procedures

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician credential

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Queens, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our skilled Cardiology team!

Schedule:

Weekday schedule + occasional on-call expectations

Base Pay:

$27.00 - $51.00 / hour

Pay details:

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.

Shift Differentials:

• Mon-Fri | 6 PM-8 AM: + $4.50/hr
• Sat-Sun | 8 AM-6 PM: + $4.50/hr
• Sat-Sun | 6 PM-8 AM: + $8.00/hr

As a Cardiology Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Calculate basic medical math.
• Understand classification of commonly-used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy
• Triage and obtain patient history
• Assist clinician with diagnostic procedures
• Patient care including treatments
• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge orders to clients

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for growth - all within a supportive, team-oriented culture that values your expertise. Here at BluePearl, your skills make a real impact. 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.