Overnight Certified Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 28,929 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Pet insurance (Trupanion)

Continuing education allowance

Health benefits: medical, dental, or/及

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospitals in Glendale, WI is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Department team.

The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates and a full-time work schedule with pay range between $21.00 and $39.75 per hour, depending on licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care is a plus.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital setting.

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.
• 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.
• Additional tasks as needed based on the specific department being covered.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospitals in Glendale, WI is looking for a Veterinary Technician to work with our Emergency Department.

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for qualified candidates.

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Range: $21.00 - $39.75/hour (dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool).

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.
• 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.
• Additional tasks as needed based on the specific department being covered.

Why BluePearl?

• We offer pet insurance (Trupanion) and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Associates are leveled by skill set and may move up in level as they gain more skills and experience, with talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• We provide an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We offer health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave benefits; flexible work schedules; 401(k) and retirement planning; paid time off and floating holidays; and access to a regional licensed social worker.

Apply now and become a key part of our vibrant team, dedicated to providing exceptional care in an innovative and supportive environment.

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.

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 each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectionate preference, 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 and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.