Relief Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Emergency

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Glendale, WI is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician 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
• Proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters
• Mentor and train other co-workers
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy

Requirements

• 2 years of previous ER or ICU experience is a must

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans
• Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills
• Family-like culture