Licensed Veterinary Technician - Day Shift

BluePearl Pet Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and PTO

Paid parental leave

Annual CE allowance and free training

Mental health support including therapy sessions

Pet insurance and associate discounts

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NY is seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician for our Emergency + ICU departments. Enjoy competitive pay ranging from $30 to $51 per hour, depending on experience, along with up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus. This role includes monitoring anesthesia, triaging emergency cases, and providing overall excellent patient care.

Join our dedicated team committed to advanced medicine, continual professional growth, and working in a collaborative environment. We provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Hold a current VT license as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in emergency veterinary care preferred.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain patient vitals.
• Perform digital radiography using proper techniques.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and vital signs.
• Initiate CPR for patients at risk for arrest.
• Calculate medical math and administer medications.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and IV catheters.
• Mentor and train co-workers.

Skills

Anesthesia management

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

Vital signs monitoring

CPR initiation

Medical math

Phlebotomy

Placement of intravenous catheters

Mentorship

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician certification

Job description

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

Thurs‑Sat, 7a-7p

Pay

$30.00 - $51.00 / 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. For example:

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

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will

• 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.

We Also Offer

• 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.

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.