Veterinary Technician- Emergency Overnight

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital seeks an Overnight Veterinary Technician passionate about emergency care and skilled in anesthesia monitoring. Join a supportive, fast-paced environment where you can develop your skills and help critically ill patients. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Education allowances

401(k) and retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care is preferred.
• Ability to work overnight shifts.
• Compassion for pets and dedication to their well-being.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Mentor and train other staff members.

Skills

Emergency care

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Medical math

Triage

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Malvern, PA is hiring an experienced Overnight Veterinary Technician to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department.

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, learning environment?
Are you a technician that loves emergency cases and providing care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients?
Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

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

Schedule: Thursday - Saturday (7:00pm - 7:00am)

Pay: $21.00 - $43.00 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and depends on experience and advancement through our leveling system.

We offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked during nights and weekends, with different rates depending on the shift. For example:

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

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital offers an exciting, fast-paced environment where you can utilize and grow your skills alongside talented veterinary professionals.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases, obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and positioning.
• Understand normal ranges of patient vital signs and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math, including infusions, and administer medications appropriately.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train other staff members.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• We love pets! We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support your growth. Our associates are leveled by skillset and can advance through our system. We focus on developing leaders via talent programs and workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, there are endless career advancement opportunities.
• We promote continuous learning with annual education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We also prioritize your health and well-being with:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible schedules.
• 401(k) and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and holidays for rest and reflection.
• A regional licensed social worker to support your mental health.
• A family-like culture focused on teamwork and remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.