Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Brief Media, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Benefits package

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Day team. The role includes anesthesia care, triage, radiography, and vital signs monitoring to support critical patients.

This position offers a $7,000 sign-on bonus based on experience, day shifts (Thu-Sat + EO Wed, 7am-7pm) and a competitive hourly pay range ($27.00 - $51.00/hr) with shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed veterinary technician in New York.
• Experience in emergency/critical care preferred.
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Competency in digital radiography and patient vitals monitoring.
• Ability to mentor and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia using monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases and record vitals (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure).
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
• Interpret and respond to vital signs and alert Veterinarian as needed.
• CPR and life-saving support for at-risk patients.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and administer medications.
• Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement.
• Place feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train co-workers with best practices.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Vital signs interpretation

Phlebotomy

Radiography (digital)

CPR / emergency care

Mentoring/teaching

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (NY)

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Day team.

This position is offering up to a $7,000 sign on bonus based on experience.

Schedule: Day Shifts; Thurs - Sat + EO Wed, 7am - 7pm.

Pay: $27.00 - $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. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am +$8.00/hr. Shift Differential

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.
• Are 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, + 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.

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.

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