Veterinary Technician - ER

About the role

Skyline Veterinary Specialists & Emergency, a BluePearl Veterinary Partner, is hiring an extraordinary ER Veterinary Technician!

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.

Requirements

• Experience in veterinary medicine preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Veterinary Technician from a recognized program.
• Current state license as a Veterinary Technician.

Skills

• Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of digital radiography techniques.
• Ability to triage and manage emergency cases.
• Strong math skills for administering medications and calculating dosages.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• 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.

Pay

The pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system. Pay range is $20.00 - $30.00 / hour.

Schedule

7am - 7pm | 12am - 12pm