Veterinary Technician - ICU
About the role
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This role offers an exciting, fast-paced opportunity to utilize skills gained and expand them further.
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.
- 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
Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
- Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S.
- Commitment and passion for enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
- Experience in emergency and critical care settings.
- Proficiency in anesthesia, radiography, and other related veterinary techniques.
- Ability to triage and manage emergency cases effectively.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Skills
- Proficient in anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
- Skilled in digital radiography and interpretation of results.
- Knowledgeable in medical math and medication administration.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy and catheter placement.
- Mentoring and training abilities.
- Patience and empathy for clients and patients.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Opportunities for leveling and advancement within the organization.
- 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
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system. The range is $20.00 - $40.50 per hour.
Schedule
Flexible work schedules are offered to accommodate the needs of both the employee and the hospital.
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.
Company Culture
We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.