Overnight Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Todd & Weld, LLP; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their Overnight Emergency & Critical Care Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in emergency veterinary medicine while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits. You will work with cutting-edge equipment and have access to specialized training, allowing you to advance your career in a supportive environment. With a focus on continuous learning and professional development, this position is perfect for passionate individuals eager to grow and thrive in a dynamic team. Join us and be part of a mission that truly values your skills and compassion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Annual Scrub Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Qualifications

• Proficient in anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Skilled in triaging emergency cases and obtaining vital signs.
• Experienced in performing phlebotomy and placing IV catheters.

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia in emergency patients.
• Triage incoming cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography and interpret results.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Triage Skills

Digital Radiography

Phlebotomy

Client Communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Degree

Tools

Anesthesia Equipment

Radiography Equipment

Job description

Are you a passionate and skilled Veterinary Technician ready to make a difference? BluePearl Pet Hospital in Waltham, MA is seeking dedicated techs to join our Overnight Emergency & Critical Care Team, where your expertise saves lives every night.

You'll work alongside a team that values your skills, compassion, and dedication while enjoying the perks of an overnight schedule, including a quieter commute and shift differentials. You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, specialized training, and endless opportunities to advance your career. If you're ready to grow with a team that empowers you to thrive, apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding future in emergency veterinary medicine!

**This position offers up to a $10k sign-on bonus!**

*We will be relocating to Framingham, MA in Fall 2025*

Schedule: 3-12 hour shifts

Pay: $24.00 - $49.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

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.
• Are 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.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
• Referral Bonus Program
• State licensure reimbursements
• VTNE reimbursements
• Additional VTS benefits - pursuing & established VTS technicians.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

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.