Veterinary Technician ER - Relief

About the role

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working 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 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 as a Veterinary Technician.
• Commitment and passion for enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
• Fast-paced, learning environment.
• Likeness to emergency cases and providing care and comfort to the critically ill or injured patient.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, overnight, and swing shifts.
• Knowledge of anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Proficiency in digital radiography and medical math.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and place intravenous and central line catheters.
• Patience and empathy for addressing client concerns.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• 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.
• A regional licensed social worker for support.

Pay

Pay scale is depending on experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system. Shift differentials are based on a 4 hour minimum. Mon-Fri from 6pm-8am: $3.50
Sat-Sun from 8am-6pm: $3.50
Sat-Sun from 6pm-8am: $5.00

Schedule

Any coverage available (days, evenings, overnight, swing).

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.

Why BluePearl?

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Opportunities for growth and development through talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Continuous learning through annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 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, and a regional licensed social worker for support.
• Family-like culture in our hospitals.

Company Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Committed to a diverse work environment.
• Drug Free Workplace.