Relief technician

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work relief shifts in their busy Emergency department at their Grand Rapids, MI location. The role offers an exciting, fast-paced opportunity to utilize gained skills and expand them under the guidance of talented 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

• Current licensure as a Veterinary Technician in the state of Michigan.
• Experience in emergency veterinary care.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of digital radiography techniques.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong technical skills in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Proficiency in digital radiography.
• Effective triage and patient assessment skills.
• Ability to manage stress and prioritize tasks.

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.
• A regional licensed social worker for support.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25 - $30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Relief shifts are available, typically ranging from 6 to 12 hours per shift, with varying days and nights.