Relief Veterinary Technician - ER

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work relief in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This role offers an exciting, fast-paced opportunity to utilize skills and expand knowledge under the mentorship of talented professionals.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases as they arrive, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique, including patient positioning.
• Have a complete understanding of normal patient vital sign ranges, including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, and alert the veterinarian to any changes or issues.
• Identify patients at risk for cardiac arrest and initiate CPR.
• Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Be 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.
• Show patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency and critical care settings.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice veterinary technology in the state of practice.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of digital radiography techniques.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and catheter placement.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Passion for emergency and critical care medicine.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within Mars Veterinary Health.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to BluePearl University for training and over 2,000 medical journals.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave and flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) and retirement planning options.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• A regional licensed social worker for support and guidance.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically 12-hour shifts, with varying days and nights based on hospital needs.