Market Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Pet Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan + PTO

Annual CE allowance

Licensure & VTNE support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Scrub allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in New York seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician with a passion for advanced anesthesia and mentoring teammates. You will support and help lead complex cases across the market as a clinical resource for the team.

This full-time role offers competitive pay ($30–$55/hour), shift differentials for nights and weekends, and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing development, VTNE/VTS support, and access to cutting-edge resources.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with NY licensure and current credentials.
• Experience with anesthesia protocols and critical patient care.
• Ability to mentor, train, and support other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist in advanced anesthesia and analgesia planning for complex cases.
• Monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot complications, and adjust plans as needed.
• Perform IV catheter placement, intubation, and equipment setup.
• Conduct patient assessments including vitals and mucous membrane evaluation.
• Maintain medical records, manage admissions, and assist client discharge.
• Support training and development of the team through hands-on guidance.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Endotracheal intubation

Patient assessment

Mentoring & staff development

Medical math

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

IV pumps

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician with a passion for advanced anesthesia and a talent for mentoring and developing others.

In this role, you’ll support and help lead complex cases across the market, while serving as a clinical resource for the team. If you thrive on challenging cases, enjoy sharing your expertise, and want to make a meaningful impact on both patients and colleagues, this is an exciting and unique opportunity.

Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 / 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.

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 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $8.00 Shift Differential

As a Market Anesthesia Technician, you will:

• Assist in advanced patient procedures using anesthesia and analgesia protocols, including developing individualized anesthetic plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Monitor anesthesia, recognize and troubleshoot complications, and implement appropriate interventions in real time.
• Perform intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and anesthetic equipment setup, operation, and maintenance.
• Conduct patient assessments including heart rate, pulse quality, capillary refill time, mucous membrane evaluation, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
• Identify abnormal patient parameters and communicate concerns promptly to the veterinarian.
• Set up and manage intravenous fluids and CRIs while monitoring patient response and recognizing signs of fluid overload.
• Confidently operate and troubleshoot a variety of intravenous fluid pumps and monitoring equipment.
• Guide patients through the full procedural process, including pre-op preparation, anesthetic monitoring, recovery, and post-op care.
• Maintain accurate medical records, obtain patient histories, manage appointments, process invoicing, and support client discharges.
• Utilize strong medical math skills to support safe and accurate patient care.
• Continue expanding advanced technical skills in areas such as epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.
• Support the training and development of technicians and support staff through hands‑on mentorship, clinical guidance, and knowledge‑sharing to help elevate team skillsets and patient care standards.

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.