Veterinary Technician - ER

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring Veterinary Technicians to work in their busy Emergency and Critical Care department in Los Angeles, CA. Two schedules are available: Saturday/Sunday (part-time or full-time, morning or midday shifts) and Friday-Monday (2 PM - 12 AM).

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 the 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.
• Be 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.
• Show patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Requirements

Commitment and passion for enriching lives through remarkable care for pets. Must be committed to expanding and growing skills in a fast-paced, learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs.
• Must be proficient in performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Must be able to place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Must have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
• Must show patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Skills

• Proficiency in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to triage and manage emergency cases.
• Knowledge of digital radiography techniques.
• Understanding of normal vital sign ranges.
• Experience with blood pressure and other vital sign interpretation.
• Ability to perform CPR and initiate resuscitation.
• Proficiency in medical math and medication administration.
• Experience with phlebotomy and catheter placement.
• Mentoring and training skills.
• Patience and empathy for clients.

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, free continuing education sessions, and access to 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 details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.