Licensed Veterinary Technician - Mid Shift

BluePearl; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Annual CE allowance

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Job summary

BluePearl is looking for an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated Emergency team in Queens, NY. This mid-shift position includes responsibilities such as monitoring anesthesia, triaging emergency cases, and performing digital radiography. We value ongoing professional development and provide comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid parental leave, and annual CE allowances. Join us to work with passionate specialists and contribute to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a Valid Licensed Veterinary Technician credential.
• Experience in emergency veterinary care is preferred.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and recover patients.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography accurately.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage skills

Digital radiography

Medical math

Phlebotomy

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Queens, NY is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated Emergency team for Mid Shift

Schedule

Wed–Thurs 12pm–2am + Sat 8pm–8am

Base Pay

$27.00 – $51.00 / hour

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.

Shift Differentials

Shift differentials are based on a 4‑hour minimum. For example:

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

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.
• 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.

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 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.