Overnight Veterinary Technician - Emergency
Pay
Pay: $21.00 - $42.00 / hour
*This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.
Shifts and Benefits
This is an overnight position! We offer a competitive shift differential for all overnight shifts!
Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.
For Example:
Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.00 Shift Differential
About the Role
The role of a Veterinary Technician at BluePearl is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working 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.
Qualifications
- Must have a valid license to practice veterinary technology in the state of Colorado.
- Experience in emergency and critical care preferred.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Skills
- Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
- Strong triage and assessment skills.
- Ability to perform digital radiography.
- Knowledge of normal vital sign ranges.
- Experience with blood pressure and other vital sign interpretation.
- Proficiency in medical math and medication administration.
- Phlebotomy and catheter placement skills.
- Mentoring and training abilities.
- Patience and empathy for clients.
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.
- Flexible work schedules.
- 401(k) and retirement planning.
- Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
Company Culture
We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
About BluePearl
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer.