Veterinary Technician - Critical Care

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual continuing education allowance

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Support from licensed social worker

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Critical Care Veterinary Technician to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role requires flexibility in work hours, including nights and weekends, and the chance to collaborate with skilled professionals.

Responsibilities include triaging patients, monitoring ventilator cases, and training co-workers. Benefits include pet insurance, medical coverage, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Triage and obtain patient history.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Place IVCs and advanced catheters.
• Monitor and care for ventilator cases.
• Mentor and train co-workers.
• Care for critically ill patients.

Skills

Patient care

Mentoring

Triage

CPR

Ventilator care

Job description

Critical Care Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring a Critical Care Veterinary Technician! We are hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our team. If you enjoy patient care and working in a fast‑paced, challenging, interesting, and collaborative environment, apply today! This is a full‑time position that requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Triage and obtain patient history
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR
• Place IVCs and advanced catheters such as 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 mentoring and training other co‑workers
• Feel gratification of nursing critically ill patients back to health and reuniting them with their pet parents

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Career advancement through skill‑based leveling, talent development programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals
• 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
• Support from a regional licensed social worker to maintain a healthy lifestyle in a fast‑paced environment
• Family‑like culture that encourages teamwork and industry leadership

EEO and Non‑Discrimination Statement

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.

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 affectionate preference, 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.