Veterinary Technician - Emergency - Part Time

Why BluePearl?

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Opportunities for career advancement through talent development programs and leadership workshops
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and access to BluePearl University
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Flexible work schedules and parental leave benefits
• 401(k) and retirement planning
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans
• A regional licensed social worker for support
• A family-like culture in hospitals

Job Summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Part-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team in North Dallas, TX. This role offers an exciting, fast-paced opportunity to utilize skills gained and expand them under the guidance of talented veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients
• Use anesthesia/monitoring equipment
• Triage emergency cases, obtaining vitals like temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique
• Understand and interpret normal patient vital sign ranges, including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
• Calculate medical math (constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters
• Mentor and train other co-workers
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology or related field
• Current license to practice as a Veterinary Technician in Texas
• Experience in emergency veterinary settings preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about pets and animal care

Benefits

• 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
• A family-like culture in hospitals

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details of schedule are not specified in the job posting.