
Certified Veterinary Technician - Locum
Port Washington, WIJob$22–42/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Port Washington, Wisconsin, is hiring an experienced relief veterinary technician for its Emergency and Critical Care department. The role involves emergency and critical care procedures, patient monitoring, and client interaction. The posting lists a pay range of $22.00–$42.00 per hour, dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through a competency assessment tool.
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Full job description
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Port Washington, WI is hiring an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician join our team in our Emergency and Critical Care department.
Position: Emergency Veterinary Technician with our ER/ICU Department.
Shifts: Locum
Pay Range - $22.00 - $42.00/hour
*This pay band is dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.
As an Emergency Veterinary Technician , You Will:
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Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
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Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
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Perform digital radiography using proper technique, including proper positioning of patients.
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Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
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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.
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Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes and issues.
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Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
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Calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
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Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
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Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
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Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
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Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.
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Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines. ALS and BLS certification is provided at no cost to you.
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Mentor and train fellow team members and engage with clients with empathy and professionalism.
Why BluePearl?
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Growth Opportunities: Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
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Career Advancement: Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.
Apply Today: Apply now and become a key part of our vibrant team, dedicated to providing exceptional care in an innovative and supportive environment.
BluePearl Pet Hospital - Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities.
Transform your career and make a real difference!
We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,635 open Veterinary Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22–42/hr
- US median$24–33/hr1,364 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $32/hr, is 10% above the US median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the top quarter of Veterinary Technician hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Veterinary Technician jobs in Wisconsin and 1,635 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- BluePearl (this employer)8 open
- Ethos Veterinary Health6 open
- VCA Animal Hospitals5 open
- Experience
- Veterinary Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (473 postings).
- Education
- 10 of the 1,635 open Veterinary Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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