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 coverage

401(k) and PTO

Mental health support and therapy sessions

Pet insurance and discounts

Annual CE allowance and free training

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is looking for a passionate Licensed Veterinary Technician for their Emergency Day team. The role involves inducing and monitoring anesthesia, triaging emergency cases, and performing essential skills such as phlebotomy and IV placement.

The position offers flexible pay ranging from $30 to $51 per hour based on experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, mental health support, and a sign-on bonus up to $7,000, amongst others, promoting a culture of collaboration and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with relevant experience.
• Ability to manage anesthesia and monitor vital signs.
• Skills in mentoring and training co-workers are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triaging emergency cases and obtaining vital signs.
• Proficiently perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.

Skills

Veterinary Technician skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Clinical judgment

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician certification

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY

We are seeking a passionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Day team.

Sign‑On Bonus

Up to $7,000 based on experience.

Pay

$30.00 - $51.00 per hour plus competitive shift differentials. The pay band depends 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: 6 pm to 8 am = +$4.50/h shift differential
• Sat & Sun: 8 am to 6 pm = +$4.50/h shift differential
• Sat & Sun: 6 pm to 8 am = +$8.00/h 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 durations.
• 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.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 all 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. 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.