Veterinary Technician- Emergency Overnight

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

Job summary

A dynamic veterinary hospital in Malvern is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Technician to join their Emergency and Critical Care department. The ideal applicant will excel in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality care for critically ill pets while possessing the expertise in anesthesia, emergency triaging, and client communication. The role offers competitive pay with potential shift differentials, contributing to a supportive work culture focused on teamwork and professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.
• Ability to work in emergency situations.
• Commitment to pet care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vitals.
• Perform digital radiography and understand normal vitals.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Phlebotomy

Client communication

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 pet care?

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

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

Pay: $21.00 - $43.00 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and depends on experience and advancement through our leveling system. We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked during nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum, for example:

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

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital offers an exciting, fast-paced environment for Veterinary Technicians to utilize and expand their skills, working alongside talented veterinary professionals.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia, 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 patient positioning.
• Understand normal ranges of vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical infusions and administer medications appropriately.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train colleagues.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering pet insurance and discounts on treatments and food.
• We support growth and advancement through skill-based leveling, talent development, and leadership programs.
• We promote continuous learning with educational allowances, free sessions, and access to extensive medical journals.

We also prioritize your health and well-being with benefits such as:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedules
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Support for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including access to a regional social worker

Our hospital culture is family-like, emphasizing teamwork and shared purpose in delivering remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations during the application process upon request. We are also a drug-free workplace.