Emergency Veterinary Technician - Overnight

About the role

The role of Veterinary Technician at BluePearl Pet Hospital is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity to utilize skills gained and to expand and grow those skills. You will work alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Must have weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid license to practice veterinary technology in the state of Minnesota.
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience as a veterinary technician.
• Must have a strong understanding of animal anatomy and physiology.
• Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Strong knowledge of digital radiography techniques.
• Ability to triage and manage emergency cases.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to BluePearl University for training.
• Over 2,000 medical journals available for clinicians.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• A flexible work schedule.
• A 401(k) and retirement planning option.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• A regional licensed social worker for support.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Part-time overnight shifts are available.