Veterinary Technician - ER + ICU

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Langhorne, PA is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate Emergency + ICU team!

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Pennsylvania State Certification as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in emergency and critical care preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Competency assessment tool.
• Passionate about pets and animal care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to triage and manage emergency cases.
• Proficiency in digital radiography techniques.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Competitive shift differential pay based on eligibility.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to BluePearl University for training.
• 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.

Pay

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example, Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.50 Shift Differential, Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.50 Shift Differential, Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00 Shift Differential.

Schedule

• 3x12 OR 4x10 hour shifts.