Overnight Veterinary Technician

Marsveterinary; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 33,406 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Annual CE allowance

Pet insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Charlestown, MA is looking for a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician for the Overnight Emergency team. Offering $24.25 to $49.00 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on experience. The role involves anesthesia monitoring, emergency triage, and patient care.

Employees will benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as ongoing training, mentoring opportunities, and a commitment to professional growth. BluePearl values diversity and is a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician must be certified with current licensing.
• Experience in emergency veterinary practices preferred.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain patient vitals.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique.
• Calculate and administer medications accurately.
• Initiate CPR for patients at risk of arrest.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

Patient vital signs monitoring

CPR initiation

Medical math calculation

Phlebotomy

Catheter placement

Mentoring others

Client communication

Education

Relevant veterinary technician certification

Job description

This position is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on experience.

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Charlestown, MA is adding a skilled & compassionate Veterinary Technician to our Overnight Emergency team.

Schedule: 3-12 hour shifts

Pay: $24.25 - $49.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

We also offer competitive shift differentials for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example:

• Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• 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.
• Perform 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.

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.