Veterinary Technician - ER Overnight

Job Overview BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO is looking for an Overnight Certified Veterinary Technician to join our fast paced emergency department. Our practice is open for Emergency 7 days a week and handles complex medicine, surgeries, and emergencies. Key Responsibilities Drive excellence in patient care by exercising a high level of nursing skill. Maintain a solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations. Understand and execute treatment plans for outpatient and inpatient. Obtain vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, and collaborate with Veterinarian on abnormalities. Display a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations. Perform and obtain diagnostics. Know commonly-used medications and associated side effects. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters. Show willingness to learn aspects of triage, outpatient, and inpatient care. Qualifications Emergency experience preferred. Experience as a Veterinary Technician required. Certified/Licensed Technician required. Shift Differentials Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. Schedule Overnights Compensation Veterinary Technician I (CVT) Pay: $23.35 / hour - $33.60 / hour. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system. We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Benefits Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Parental Leave Benefits Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans Health Savings AccountFlexible Savings Account 401(k) Retirement Plan Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit. Referral Bonus Program State licensure reimbursements VTNE reimbursements Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians. Professional Development Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We provide a Continuing Education Plan with reimbursement and allowances for CVT, VTS, and paraprofessionals. EEO Statement BluePearl 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 affectional preference, 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 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