Licensed Veterinary Technician - ICU

BluePearl Pet Hospital•New York, NY

2d•$30 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Brooklyn is seeking skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our fast-paced ICU team. This position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $7,000 based on experience. The schedule includes day shifts from Thursday to Saturday, plus every Wednesday, from 7 am to 7 pm. The pay rate ranges from $30.00 to $51.32 per hour, with competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum, with specific rates for weekday nights and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Licensed Veterinary Technician
Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

VTS credentialing

Responsibilities

Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.
Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes and issues.
Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.