Veterinary Technician- Emergency Overnight

Golden State Humane Society; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Malvern is seeking an experienced Overnight Veterinary Technician for their Emergency and Critical Care department. This role involves directly caring for critically ill pets, performing emergency procedures, and contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative work environment dedicated to exceptional pet care. Candidates should be committed, proactive, and passionate about working with animal patients to provide outstanding veterinary services.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k and retirement plans

Paid time off and holiday leave

Annual CE allowance for continuous learning

Trupanion pet insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician required.
• Ability to handle emergency procedures and patient care.
• Good communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency cases handling

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage skills

Phlebotomy

Client communication

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 who 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 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: 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 expand 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 upon arrival, including obtaining vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and positioning.
• Understand normal ranges of vital signs and monitor for changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical dosages, administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train other team members.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage growth and advancement through skill-based leveling, talent development programs, and leadership workshops.
• We support continuous learning with an annual CE allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We value your health and well-being, providing:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and holiday leave.
• Support from a regional licensed social worker for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• A family-like culture focused on teamwork and remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants regardless of 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.