Relief Licensed Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 32,373 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Buffalo, NY is looking for a relief Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their emergency team. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $23.50 to $45.00, plus shift differentials for eligible hours worked.

The role involves triaging patients, initiating CPR, and collaborating with skilled technicians to provide excellent care. BluePearl values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Ability to place IVCs and advanced catheters.
• Proficiency in monitoring critically ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Triage and obtain patient history.
• Identify patients at risk and initiate CPR.
• Work alongside skilled technicians and assistants.

Skills

Triage and obtain patient history

Perform CPR

Place IVCs and advanced catheters

Monitor ventilator cases

Mentor and train fellow associates

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Buffalo, NY is seeking a relief Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our thriving emergency team!

Pay: $23.50 - $45.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials

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

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

• Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00/hr. Shift Differential

As a Veterinary Technician, You Will

• Triage and obtain patient history
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Place IVC's and advanced catheters like jugular catheters, central lines or PICC lines.
• Monitor and care for ventilator cases
• Work alongside other skilled technicians and assistants in providing excellent, advanced medicine to your patients.
• Have a passion for helping mentor and train fellow associates.
• Nurse critically ill patients back to health and reunite them with their pet parents.
• Perform other relevant roles/responsibilities.

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.

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.