Overnight Veterinary Technician

BluePearl; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians for its Emergency department in Olympia, WA. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay based on skills, experience, and shift differentials, along with extensive benefits that promote career growth and learning in veterinary healthcare.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual education allowance

Paid Continuing Education hours

Company-paid disability insurance

401(k) Plan

Referral bonus

Parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Proficiency in emergency protocols and veterinary care.
• Ability to mentor and train colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Triage cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

CPR

Phlebotomy

Client communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians to work overnight in our busy Emergency department in Olympia, WA.

LVT Pay: $24 - $47 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and depends on experience and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system.

We offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked during 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

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital offers an exciting, fast-paced environment where you can utilize and expand your skills alongside talented veterinary professionals.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases, obtain vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and positioning.

• Understand normal ranges of patient vital signs, including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math, including infusions, and administer medications appropriately.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.

• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train colleagues.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support career growth through skill-based leveling, leadership programs, and development opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health.
• We promote continuous learning with annual education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• Access to mental health resources via Lyra, including 12 free sessions annually.

• We foster a family-like culture focused on teamwork and remarkable pet care.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year for CVT and $750/year for VTS, with rollover options. Non-Credentialed paraprofessionals receive a $150 stipend annually. Full-time CVT and VTS associates also receive paid CE hours annually. CE hours can be carried over up to 24 hours.

• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: $200/year in store credit
• Referral Bonus
• Licensure and VTNE reimbursements
• Additional benefits for VTS technicians

BluePearl values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. We are committed to a drug-free workplace.