BluePearl Pet Hospital·Golden Valley, Minnesota
The Veterinary Technician will triage emergency cases, monitor anesthesia, and assist doctors with patient treatment plans. They are also responsible for performing diagnostic procedures like radiography and maintaining critical care equipment.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site.
Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN is seeking an exceptional, qualified, and passionate Veterinary Technician to join our growing Patient Care team.
Our Golden Valley team is a family, and we promote a positive, fun, team-centered culture!
You will work alongside board-certified critical care specialists and other skilled veterinary professionals to provide remarkable care for our patients and their families.
This is a full-time day shift opportunity.
2 Holidays per year (may include swing shift and/or overnight) Every other full weekend required.
Must have two years of veterinary technician experience or be a LVT. We are looking for an experienced technician with a strong work ethic who is dedicated to their chosen profession and is passionate about providing the highest quality of care for their patients. You will be able to advance and fully utilize your technical skills. Our hospital also provides an encouraging environment that will support your continued professional growth in Emergency and Specialty Medicine. As an ICU Veterinary Technician, you will: Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment. Assist the doctor with creating patient treatment plans and thoroughly explaining to owners. 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. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR. Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers. Have patience and empathy to address client concerns. BluePearl is the next step in your career! Why BluePearl? Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. You also have the opportunity to bring your dog to work. We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career. In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals. We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets. We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options. Flexible work schedules. Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans. A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment. If you have been searching for a collaborative, supportive and FUN environment, don’t wait and apply today! 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 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. BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is a national network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals. Our hospitals are located throughout the country, most of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Types of BluePearl Hospitals: Specialty and 24/7 Emergency Specialty & After-hours Emergency 24/7 Emergency After-hours Emergency Specialty Only Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine.
Candidates must have at least two years of technician experience and a strong work ethic. The role requires proficiency in emergency and specialty medicine, including technical skills like phlebotomy and CPR.
Market context
Support-services roles in Minnesota often stay steady because schools and healthcare settings need dependable staff who can keep daily operations moving. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with hands-on experience, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to cover travel or multiple sites. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting here to save research time, and confirm whether your phlebotomy background and any CMA or CPT credential align before applying.
