Licensed Veterinary Technician - Critical Care

AAVMP; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Annual CE allowance

Pet insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Downtown Manhattan is seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to work alongside our board-certified criticalist, with flexibility to support our ER and ICU teams.

You will triage emergencies, administer anesthesia for minor procedures, perform digital radiography, monitor patients, and assist with advanced care techniques. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered, plus shift differentials for eligible hours.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician credential in good standing.
• Experience in ER/ICU settings is preferred.
• Ability to work with acute cases and high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients from ER intake through ICU admission.
• Administer anesthesia for minor surgical procedures.
• Perform digital radiography with proper sedation and restraint techniques.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and respond promptly to critical changes.
• Calculate and administer medications including CRIs.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters.
• Assist with blood transfusions.
• Support advanced care techniques (feeding tubes, central lines).
• Obtain and maintain BLS and ALS RECOVER CPR certification (provided).
• Mentor and support team members to promote clinical growth and collaboration.
• Deliver compassionate client communication with patience and professionalism.

Skills

ER/ICU support

Anesthesia administration

Digital radiography

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Blood transfusion support

CPR certification

Client communication

Team mentoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Anesthesia machine

Radiography equipment

Job description

*This position is offering up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus*

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Downtown Manhattan is seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to work alongside our board-certified criticalist. This role will require flexibility to help out in our ER + ICU.

Schedule: Day shifts, Sun-Wed, some flexibility

Pay: $27.00 - $50.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

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

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$8.00/hr. Shift Differential

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients upon arrival, managing cases from ER intake through ICU admission.
• Administer anesthesia for minor surgical procedures, including wound repairs and laceration management.
• Perform digital radiography, utilizing appropriate sedation, positioning, and low-stress restraint techniques.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, recognizing changes in vital signs and intervening promptly in high-risk or critical situations.
• Calculate and administer medications accurately, including constant rate infusions (CRIs) and multi-route drug delivery.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters with efficiency and precision.
• Assist with administering blood transfusions.
• Assist with and maintain advanced supportive care techniques, including feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Obtain and maintain BLS and ALS RECOVER CPR certification (provided).
• Mentor and support team members to promote clinical growth and collaboration.
• Deliver compassionate client communication, addressing concerns with patience, empathy, and professionalism.

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.