Overnight Veterinary Technician Job at BluePearl Pet Hospital in Olympia

Overview

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians to work Overnight in our busy Emergency department in Olympia, WA.

Position

Overnight Veterinary Technician (Emergency/ER)

Compensation and Benefits

• LVT Pay: $24 - $47 per hour. This starting pay band depends on experience and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system.
• Competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked at night and on weekends (based on a 4-hour minimum).
• Examples: Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential; Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00; Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50.

Role Description

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a team of veterinary professionals to deliver high-quality care to emergency patients.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia; operate anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases, obtain vitals (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure).
  • Perform digital radiography with correct technique and patient positioning.
• Understand normal ranges for vital signs and interpret them to alert the Veterinarian to changes.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs; monitor for changes and escalate as needed.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR when indicated.
• Perform medical calculations (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Phlebotomy and placement of intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train other co-workers; provide client-facing empathy and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in good standing.
• Experience with anesthesia, emergency care, and radiography preferred.

Why BluePearl?

• Competitive CE allowances and access to BluePearl University for training; opportunity to grow into leadership roles.
• Annual continuing education allowances and paid CE hours; access to clinical journals.
• Comprehensive benefits: disability, parental leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, PTO, HSA/FSA, 401(k), and more.
• Well-being resources (e.g., Lyra) and mental health support; a family-like culture focused on teamwork.

Additional Information

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation during the application process due to a disability, it is available upon request.