Overnight Veterinary Technician

Job Description BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our team in Irvine, CA! Are you interested? Advance your career as a Veterinary Technician? Have a strong passion for the Veterinary field? Want to work with dedicated, highly skilled veterinary professionals? Responsibilities Calculate basic medical math. Approach and handle patients compassionately, calmly, and gently. Understand the classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects, and monitor therapeutic response appropriately. Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations. Perform phlebotomy. Place a peripheral intravenous catheter in the cephalic vein. Alert Veterinarian if the patient's status changes or physical exam/monitoring parameters are outside normal ranges. Perform physical exams; accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort. Intubate patients under the direction of a Level II technician or higher. Support Veterinarian and client through the euthanasia process. Read and follow orders written on the treatment sheet accurately and promptly. Pay $23.00 - $47.00 / hour (starting point; dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system). Competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4‑hour minimum. > Shift Differential Examples Mon – Fri: 6 pm to 8 am = $4.00 Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 8 am to 6 pm = $4.00 Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 6 pm to 8 am = $5.50 Shift Differential What to Expect from BluePearl BluePearl grew from the dreams of numerous veterinarians who believed pets should have access to high‑quality, groundbreaking healthcare. We seek hospital staff who share this philosophy and are looking to grow their career in an exciting, family‑like environment. Why BluePearl We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. We encourage growth—technicians are leveled by skill and advance through leadership workshops and talent development programs. We support continuous learning with an annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals. Health and well‑being support: health, dental, vision, and life insurance options; flexible work schedules; paid time off and floating holidays; resources for stress management, mental health, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management. We promote a family‑like culture and work together to enrich lives through remarkable pet care. Equal Employment Opportunity BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectionate preference, 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 provides 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr