ER​/ICU Licensed Vet Tech

Overview

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital in Downtown Manhattan is seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to work alongside our board-certified criticalist. This role will require flexibility to help out in our ER + ICU. This position is offering up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus based on experience + credentials.

Schedule: Day shifts, Sun-Wed, some flexibility

Pay: $27.00 - $50.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

• Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.50/hr shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$8.00/hr shift Differential

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients upon arrival, managing cases from ER intake through ICU admission.
• Administer anesthesia for minor surgical procedures, including wound repairs and laceration management.
• Perform digital radiography, utilizing appropriate sedation, positioning, and low-stress restraint techniques.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, recognizing changes in vital signs and intervening promptly in high-risk or critical situations.
• Calculate and administer medications accurately, including constant rate infusions (CRIs) and multi-route drug delivery.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters with efficiency and precision.
• Assist with administering blood transfusions.
• Assist with and maintain advanced supportive care techniques, including feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Obtain and maintain BLS and ALS RECOVER CPR certification (provided).
• Mentor and support team members to promote clinical growth and collaboration.
• Deliver compassionate client communication, addressing concerns with patience, empathy, and professionalism.

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with ability to work in ER/ICU settings.

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for growth - all within a supportive, team-oriented culture that values your expertise. Here at Blue Pearl, your skills make a real impact. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more
• 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

Blue Pearl 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 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 such 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.

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