Overnight Veterinary Technician

BluePearl; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Overnight Veterinary Technicians to join their Emergency and Critical Care department. This role involves monitoring patients under anesthesia, triaging emergency cases, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Benefits include competitive salary, pet insurance, and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Pet insurance

Annual CE allowances

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible schedules

401k

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must have certification as a veterinary technician.
• Experience in emergency veterinary care preferred.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations with empathy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Mentor and train team members.

Skills

Emergency Care

Patient Monitoring

Phlebotomy

CPR

Medical Math

Client Communication

Mentoring

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Overnight Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department.

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, learning environment? Are you a technician who loves emergency cases and providing care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients? Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that allows you to utilize the skills you have worked hard to gain. We also provide opportunities to expand and grow your skills, working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

As an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients, using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
3. Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
4. Have a comprehensive understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting the veterinarian to changes and issues.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical math, including constant rate infusions, and administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
8. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
9. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
10. Mentor and train other team members.
11. Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why choose BluePearl?

1. We are passionate about pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food for our associates.
2. We support your growth. Our associates can advance through skill levels via talent development programs and leadership workshops. Being part of Mars Veterinary Health offers endless career advancement opportunities.
3. We prioritize continuous learning, offering annual CE allowances, free sessions, our BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
4. We care about your well-being, providing medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
5. We foster a family-like culture rooted in teamwork and shared commitment to exceptional pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodation requests during the application process are available upon request. We are also a drug-free workplace.