Part Time Veterinary Technician - Emergency

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. Schedule: This is a Part Time Weekend position Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 / 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.

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

• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in the state where you will be working.
• Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology and clinical pathology.
• Ability to perform critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Opportunities for growth and development through talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and access to BluePearl University for training.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• A regional licensed social worker for support.

Pay

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.

Schedule

This is a Part Time Weekend position.