ER Veterinary Technician - First Shift

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This role offers an exciting, fast-paced opportunity to utilize skills gained and expand them in a supportive environment.

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.
• Be 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.
• Show patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Requirements

• A passion for enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
• Experience in emergency and critical care settings.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of digital radiography techniques.
• Understanding of normal vital sign ranges and the ability to interpret them.
• Experience with blood pressure and other vital sign monitoring.
• Ability to perform CPR and other emergency procedures.
• Skills in phlebotomy and catheter placement.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.
• Patience and empathy towards clients and patients.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted license to practice veterinary technology in the state of employment.
• Completion of a recognized veterinary technician program.
• At least one year of experience in an emergency or critical care setting.
• Experience with anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of digital radiography techniques.
• Experience with blood pressure and other vital sign monitoring.
• Experience with CPR and other emergency procedures.
• Skills in phlebotomy and catheter placement.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.
• Patience and empathy towards clients and patients.

Skills

• Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of digital radiography techniques.
• Experience with blood pressure and other vital sign monitoring.
• Experience with CPR and other emergency procedures.
• Skills in phlebotomy and catheter placement.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.
• Patience and empathy towards clients and patients.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to over 2,000 medical journals through BluePearl University.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Flexible work schedules and parental leave benefits.
• 401(k) and retirement planning options.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Access to a regional licensed social worker for support.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25 - $35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with potential weekend and holiday coverage.