Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician | Shift Premium

BluePearl; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift differentials

BluePearl University

Pet insurance for associates

Flexible work schedules

401k and retirement planning

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role involves anesthesia induction, monitoring, triage, radiography, and IV catheter care to support critically ill pets.

We offer competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends, mentoring opportunities, and growth through our training programs and BluePearl University. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and monitor vitals.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique.
• Understand normal ranges for vitals including HR, RR, BP, SpO2.
• Obtain and interpret vital signs and alert Veterinarian.
• Identify arrest risk and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math and administer meds.
• Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement in peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train co-workers.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia during procedures.
• Triage emergencies and monitor vitals to guide care.
• Perform digital radiography and ensure proper patient positioning.
• Maintain knowledge of normal vital sign ranges for early issue detection.
• Monitor BP and other vitals, communicate changes to Veterinarian.
• Identify at-risk patients and initiate CPR when needed.
• Execute medical calculations and administer medications as prescribed.
• Securely place IV lines and draw blood as needed.
• Manage feeding tubes and central venous catheters.
• Provide mentorship and training to team members.
• Demonstrate patience and empathy in client interactions.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Radiography

Patient triage

Client communication

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role involves anesthesia induction, monitoring, triage, radiography, and IV catheter care to support critically ill pets.

We offer competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends, mentoring opportunities, and growth through our training programs and BluePearl University. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care for pets and their families.