Overnight Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Boston, MA

1d • $24 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Charlestown, MA is seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join their Overnight Emergency team. This role involves providing critical care to patients during overnight shifts, working with advanced medical equipment, and collaborating with a team of specialists and emergency professionals. The position offers opportunities for professional development, growth, and a supportive work environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience

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.
• Perform 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on experience
• Competitive shift differentials for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave
• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals
• Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed