Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU

About the Role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Port Washington, WI is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency department. The role is an exciting, fast‑paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills you have worked so hard to gain while expanding and growing your skills alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases as they arrive, obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique and positioning of patients.
• Maintain a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, 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 changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Mentor and train co‑workers.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Skill‑based leveling with opportunities to advance as you gain experience.
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free CE sessions, BluePearl University, and 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 for rest and reflection.
• A family‑like culture that promotes teamwork and a shared passion for remarkable pet care.