Licensed Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their fast-paced Internal Medicine department in Reno, NV.

About the role

As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, you are a liaison between our internists and our clients regarding patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other topics as requested by the doctors. You will be involved with client contact through phone calls, email, and in-person conversations. Additionally, you will assist with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures, fill prescriptions, take x-rays, and obtain lab samples. Strong anesthesia and phlebotomy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
• Calculate all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc.).
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Set up for ultrasound and radiology procedures.
• Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway).
• Clean and maintain equipment following procedures.
• Discharge IM patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid, and feeding tube demonstrations.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Pay

$23 - $40 / hour. Pay is dependent on experience and leveling through the Kahuna leveling system.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Skill-based leveling system with opportunities to advance as you gain experience.
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to BluePearl University for training and over 2,000 medical journals.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Health and well-being resources for stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management.

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.