Relief Veterinary Technician - ER

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician to work in our busy Emergency department in Peoria, AZ. The role offers an exciting, fast-paced opportunity to utilize skills and expand knowledge in a supportive environment.

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 emergency veterinary practice.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Arizona.
• Proficiency in anesthesia, radiography, and other critical care techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to over 2,000 medical journals through BluePearl University.
• 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.
• Health and well-being resources for stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of the candidate and the hospital.