Overnight Veterinary Technician - ICU

BluePearl; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,513 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual continuing education allowance

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Conshohocken, PA is hiring a skilled Veterinary Technician. In this role, you'll manage a variety of critical cases, making real-time decisions to deliver life-saving care.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $22.15 to $44.00 per hour, plus a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 based on experience. We value growth and offer numerous benefits for your professional development.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care for pets!

Qualifications

• Experience in a critical care environment or similar veterinary setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and remain composed under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with both the team and pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critical patients and manage medications.
• Assist with emergency procedures and diagnostics.
• Educate pet owners during hospitalizations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Monitoring vitals

Communication

Pain management

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Conshohocken, PA is hiring a skilled and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Critical Care team! In this role, you'll sharpen your critical thinking and grow your skills while managing a variety of hospitalized cases. Play a vital role in real‑time decisions and delivering life‑saving care when pets need it most.

This position is eligible for up to a $3,000 sign‑on bonus based on credentialing and experience.

Schedule: 3x12

Pay: $22.15 – $44.00 per hour plus 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 differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends, for example:

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00 Shift Differential

Duties as an ICU/Critical Care Technician

• Continuous monitoring of critical patients (vitals, ECG, blood pressure, oxygenation, neurologic status)
• Administering medications, CRIs, blood products, fluids, and emergency drugs
• Managing oxygen therapy, ventilators, feeding tubes, urinary catheters, chest tubes, and central lines
• Assisting with emergency procedures such as CPR, intubation, thoracocentesis, wound care, and stabilization
• Performing diagnostics like blood draws, lab work, imaging prep, and sample collection
• Pain management and patient comfort for trauma, post‑op, or medically complex cases
• Frequent reassessment and recognizing subtle changes in condition quickly
• Communicating updates to veterinarians and collaborating on treatment plans
• Educating and updating pet owners during critical hospitalizations
• Maintaining detailed medical records and treatment sheets

Benefits and Perks

• 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. Associates advance in level as they gain skills and experience. We provide talent development programs and leadership workshops, and as part of Mars Veterinary Health you have opportunities to advance in your career.
• We provide annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

Health and Well‑Being

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• A regional licensed social worker to provide guidance and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• A family‑like culture that promotes teamwork and leading the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

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 each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, 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.