Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

AAVMP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

CE allowance

Licensure support

Disability insurance

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NYC is seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery department. You will assist with diagnostics, support orthopedic and soft tissue procedures, and ensure each patient receives a tailored treatment plan.

Schedule: 4-10 hour weekday shifts with occasional on-call. Pay: $27.00 - $51.00 / hour plus on-call pay. Candidates with VTS credentialing may receive commensurate compensation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in good standing.
• Experience in veterinary anesthesia preferred.
• Strong math and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anesthesia and analgesia protocols.
• Monitor anesthesia and manage complications.
• Perform IV catheter placement and airway management.
• Record patient data and assist with surgeries.
• Discharge patients with clear instructions.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Medical math

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

IV pumps

Job description

*This position offers up to a $10,000 sign on bonus based on experience*

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NYC is seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our thriving Surgery department!

Play a vital role in delivering advanced care to our patients. You'll assist with diagnostics while supporting orthopedic + soft tissue procedures and ensuring each patient receives a tailored treatment plan. If you're passionate about high-quality medicine and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is a great fit for you.

Schedule: 4-10 hour week day shifts; occasional on-call

Pay: $27.00 - $51.00 / hour + on-call pay when applicable

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 a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Assist in patient procedures using knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Monitor anesthesia, trouble shoot anesthetic complications, and make appropriate interventions.
• Intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and anesthetic equipment use and maintenance.
• Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.
• Set up intravenous fluids and CRI's.
• Continuous expansion of knowledge and skillset: advanced anesthetic skills including epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.
• Comfortable with medical math.
• Ability to take patient through entire procedure from start to finish (pre-op, monitoring, post-op, and recovery)
• Manage appointments, obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.
• Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

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.