Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Cary, NC is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technician to join their fast-paced Internal Medicine department.

Responsibilities

• A liaison between our internists and our clients regarding patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other topics as requested by the doctors.
• Client contact through phone calls, email, and in-person conversations.
• Assisting with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures, filling prescriptions, taking x-rays, and obtaining lab samples.
• Strong anesthesia and phlebotomy skills required.
• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
• Calculates all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc.).
• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
• Set up for ultrasound and radiology procedures.
• Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway).
• Clean and maintain equipment following procedure.
• Discharge IM patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid, and feeding tube demonstrations.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pay: $20.00 - $40.50 / hour. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system.
• Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience**.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• A family-like culture in our hospitals.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules.

Pay

$20.00 - $40.50 / hour. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system.

Skills

• Strong anesthesia and phlebotomy skills.
• Knowledgeable about internal medicine.
• Ability to set up and assist with various medical procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• A family-like culture in our hospitals.