Veterinary Technician- Emergency Weekend Relief

BluePearl Vet, LLC; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Overnight Veterinary Technician to join their Emergency and Critical Care team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing critical care to pets in need. With a commitment to continuous learning and career advancement, you will be part of a team that values teamwork and exceptional pet care. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that prioritizes both professional growth and personal well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Allowance

Referral Bonuses

Parental Leave

Short- and Long-term Disability

Annual Scrub Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and emergency care.
• Ability to triage cases and interpret vital signs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia for emergency patients.
• Triage emergency cases and perform necessary assessments.
• Mentor co-workers and provide exceptional client care.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Triage Emergency Cases

Digital Radiography

Vital Signs Interpretation

CPR Initiation

Medical Math

Phlebotomy

IV Catheter Placement

Mentoring

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Certification in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Anesthesia Equipment

Digital Radiography Systems

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, then we want to hear from you.

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, 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 Pet Hospital offers an exciting, fast-paced role for Veterinary Technicians to utilize and grow their skills while working alongside talented veterinary professionals.

As an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia, using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases upon arrival, including 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, including heart and respiratory rates, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain 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 co-workers with patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for staff on treatments, procedures, and food.
• Our technicians are leveled by skillset, with opportunities for advancement through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, career growth opportunities are endless.
• We support continuous learning through annual CE allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Resources for mental health and well-being include Lyra, offering 12 free mental health sessions annually, and access to a regional licensed social worker.
• We foster a family-like culture focused on teamwork and remarkable pet care.

Our Continuing Education benefits include $500/year for CVT, $750/year for VTS, with rollover options, and stipends for non-credentialed paraprofessionals. Full-time VTS technicians receive paid CE hours annually, with carryover options.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Parental leave benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off and holiday plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Annual scrub allowance: $200/year in store credit
• Referral bonuses
• Licensure and VTNE reimbursements
• Additional benefits for pursuing or established VTS technicians

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We provide accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. We are a drug-free workplace.