Overnight Veterinary Technician

About the role

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for inducing and monitoring anesthesia, triaging emergency cases, and performing digital radiography. They must also manage patient vitals, administer medications, and mentor other co-workers.

**This position is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on experience and credentials*
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Overnight team! Schedule: flexible weekly shifts, rotating weekends Pay: $24.50 - $49.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. We offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example: Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.00/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.00/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$5.50/hr. Shift Differential As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will: Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment. Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. 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. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR. Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration. Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters. Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers. Have patience and empathy to address client concerns. Perform additional relevant job responsibilities. Why BluePearl? We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. 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. We also offer: 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. 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. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced veterinary technicians proficient in phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and emergency patient care. Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required as visa sponsorship is not provided.

professional certificate
Patient Monitoring
Mentoring
Phlebotomy
CPR
Triage
Client Communication
Anesthesia Monitoring
Digital Radiography
Intravenous Catheter Placement
Medical Math
Feeding Tube Maintenance
Central Line Catheters

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k)
Pet Insurance
Referral Bonuses
Sign-on Bonus
Mental Health Support
Associate Discounts
Scrub Allowance
Free Training
Licensure Support
Annual CE Allowance
Access to Medical Journals
VTNE Support
VTS Support
Company-paid Disability Coverage

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $25 - $49/hr
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Posted: Jul 26, 2026
Application: Employer website

Overnight Veterinary Technician

Overnight Veterinary Technician

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Overnight vet tech demand in Maryland

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