Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO & parental leave

CE allowance

VTNE & licensure support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Downtown Manhattan is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our Emergency team. You will assist with anesthesia, triage emergencies, and provide critical care in a fast-paced setting.

The role offers competitive pay ($30–$51/hour) with shift differentials for nights and weekends, plus benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with credentials and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Experience in emergency veterinary care and anesthesia monitoring.
• Proficient in phlebotomy and intravenous catheter placement.
• Ability to mentor and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
• Triage emergency cases and monitor vitals.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique.
• Interpret vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Initiate CPR for at-risk patients.
• Mentor and train co-workers.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Phlebotomy

CPR

Vital signs interpretation

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Downtown Manhattan is seeking a skilled and passionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency team.

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. 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.