Veterinary Technician - Emergency - Part time

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance discount

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University opportunities

Disability insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN seeks a knowledgeable ER Veterinary Technician for part-time work in a busy emergency setting.

You will assist in anesthesia, triage, radiography, and patient monitoring while supporting a team of skilled veterinarians and staff. Competitive shift differentials apply for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Part-time associate for ER Veterinary Technician position.
• Experience in emergency veterinary care or readiness to train in fast-paced ER environments.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and triage emergency cases.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia using standard equipment.
• Triage emergencies and obtain vitals (temp, HR, RR, BP).
• Perform digital radiography with proper positioning.
• Interpret vital signs and alert veterinarian to changes.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vitals.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Phlebotomy and placement of IV catheters.
• Place feeding tubes and central lines as needed.
• Mentor and train co-workers; address client concerns.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage

Digital radiography

Vital signs interpretation

CPR

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Radiography equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled ER Veterinary Technician to join our team at Golden Valley, MN

We are looking for a part-time associate for this position.

Pay

$22.00 - $37.00/hour (dependent on local veterinary licensing, 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

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast‑paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

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.
• Be 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. 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 an 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.

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.