Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) - Overnight

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Oak Creek, WI

84d•$22 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Oak Creek, WI is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team in our Emergency department. This role is as an Emergency Veterinary Technician with our ER/ICU Department. The position involves overnight shifts with rotating weekends. The pay range is $22.00 - $40.00/hour, dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through a competency assessment tool. Competitive shift differentials are offered for weekday nights, weekend days, and weekend nights.

Requirements

Must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Veterinary Technician
Local veterinary licensing
Advancement through competency assessment tool
ALS and BLS certification

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.
Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
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 veterinarians 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 duration.
Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines.
Mentor and train fellow team members and engage with clients with empathy and professionalism.