Veterinary Technician - ER Overnight

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Scrub Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

State licensure reimbursements

VTNE reimbursements

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO is seeking an Overnight Certified Veterinary Technician to excel in patient care in our busy emergency department. Key responsibilities include performing diagnostics, maintaining treatment plans, and providing nursing skills.

The ideal candidate must have experience as a Veterinary Technician and be certified or licensed. Competitive compensation ranges between $23.35 to $33.60 per hour, with additional pay for overnight shifts and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Emergency experience preferred.
• Experience as a Veterinary Technician required.
• Certified/Licensed Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in patient care by exercising a high level of nursing skill.
• Maintain a solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations.
• Understand and execute treatment plans for outpatient and inpatient.
• Obtain vitals and collaborate with Veterinarian on abnormalities.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.

Skills

Emergency experience

Veterinary Technician experience

Certification/Licensing

Job description

Job Overview

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO is looking for an Overnight Certified Veterinary Technician to join our fast paced emergency department.

Our practice is open for Emergency 7 days a week and handles complex medicine, surgeries, and emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in patient care by exercising a high level of nursing skill.
• Maintain a solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations.
• Understand and execute treatment plans for outpatient and inpatient.
• Obtain vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, and collaborate with Veterinarian on abnormalities.
• Display a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Perform and obtain diagnostics.
• Know commonly-used medications and associated side effects.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
• Show willingness to learn aspects of triage, outpatient, and inpatient care.

Qualifications

• Emergency experience preferred.
• Experience as a Veterinary Technician required.
• Certified/Licensed Technician required.

Shift Differentials

• Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential

Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

Schedule

Overnights

Compensation

Veterinary Technician I (CVT) Pay: $23.35 / hour - $33.60 / hour.

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system.

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.

Benefits

• 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 AccountFlexible 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.

Professional Development

Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience.

We provide a Continuing Education Plan with reimbursement and allowances for CVT, VTS, and paraprofessionals.

EEO Statement

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 affectional preference, 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 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.