Relief Veterinary Technician

BluePearl; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Continuing education benefits

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Annual scrub allowance

Referral bonus

Job summary

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an experienced locum Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team. This is relief/locum only, not a full-time role, with hourly pay in the $22–$35 range and additional shift differentials.

You will perform essential emergency technician duties, including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and patient monitoring, under supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Experienced locum/relief Emergency Veterinary Technician role
• Must be able to perform basic medical math and monitor patients
• Ability to place IV catheters and administer medications as directed
• Competency-based leveling and licensure considerations may apply

Responsibilities

• Calculate basic medical math and monitor patient status
• Administer medications by appropriate routes and durations
• Place peripheral IV catheters and manage lines
• Perform phlebotomy and basic patient assessments
• Assist Veterinarian and client through euthanasia process

Skills

Emergency veterinary tech

Basic medical math

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Patient monitoring

Tools

Competency system

Job description

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced a locum/relief Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team in Scottsdale, AZ! This is not a full-time role and is relief/locum only.

Pay: $22 - $35 / hour

Pay is dependent on experience, licensure, and leveling through our competency system.

Shift Differentials (in addition to the hourly rate above)

• Monday-Friday 8pm-6am: $3.50
• Saturday-Sunday 8am-6pm: $3.50
• Saturday-Sunday 8pm-6am: $5.00

If you are a Veterinary Technician...

• Are you looking to advance your career?
• Do you have a strong passion for the Veterinary field?
• Do you want to work with dedicated, highly skilled veterinary professionals?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you!

As an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician:

• You will be able to calculate basic medical math.
• You compassionately, calmly, and gently approach and handle patients.
• You will understand the classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• You will administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• You will perform phlebotomy.
• You will have the ability to place a peripheral intravenous catheter in the cephalic vein.
• You will alert Veterinarian if the patient's status changes and/or physical exam or monitoring parameters are outside of normal ranges.
• You will perform physical exams; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
• You will intubate patients under the direction of a Level II technician or higher.
• You support Veterinarian and client through the euthanasia process.
• You can read and follow orders written on the treatment sheet accurately and promptly.

What can you expect from BluePearl?

BluePearl grew from the dreams of numerous veterinarians who believed pets should have access to high quality, groundbreaking healthcare. We are seeking hospital support with the same philosophy who are looking to grow their career in an exciting environment with a family atmosphere.

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 technicians 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 his/her career.
• In order 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.
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• Lyra; Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra- an online mental health support platform
• 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 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.