Relief Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency

About the role

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting 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.

Schedule

Our available overnight shifts are Tuesday through Friday, 7p-8a.

Pay

$26.00 - $33.00 / hour + a competitive shift differential for the entire shift. 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.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Leveled by skillset with ability to move up in level as you gain more skills and experience.
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, endless opportunities to advance in your career.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• BluePearl University for training.
• 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.