Licensed Veterinary Technician - Day Shift

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Annual CE allowance

Mental health support with therapy sessions

Pet insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NY seeks a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician for their Emergency and ICU departments. This role offers a pay range of $30.00 – $51.00 per hour plus a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 based on experience.

The ideal candidate will monitor patient anesthesia, triage emergency cases, and mentor colleagues while providing exceptional patient care. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and robust mental health support.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in emergency and ICU settings preferred.
• Ability to perform under pressure and handle emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography and calculate medical math.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes.
• Mentor and train co-workers while managing client concerns.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage skills

Radiography techniques

Medical math proficiency

Phlebotomy

Mentoring

Empathy

Education

Licensure as a Veterinary Technician

Job description

Role Overview

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NY is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency + ICU departments. *This position is eligible for up to a $7,500 sign‑on bonus based on experience*

Schedule & Pay

Schedule: Thurs‑Sat, 7a‑7p

Pay: $30.00 – $51.00 per 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 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 = +$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

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique, including proper positioning of patients.
• Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Be proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co‑workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, and 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.

Compliance & Eligibility

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 will consider applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, 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.