Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) - Relief

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Port Washington, WI

51d • $22 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Port Washington, WI is hiring an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician to join our team in our Emergency and Critical Care department. This position is for an Emergency Veterinary Technician with our ER/ICU Department. The pay range for CVTI-II is $22.00 - $35.00/hour, dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool. BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. They are an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements

• Experienced Relief Veterinary Technician
• Proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Proficient in placing and maintaining feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
• Passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
• Patience and empathy to address client concerns.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology)
• Financial support for VTS credentials.

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.

Benefits

• Growth Opportunities
• Talent development programs
• Leadership workshops
• Endless opportunities to advance in their careers
• Career Advancement
• Specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology)
• Financial support for VTS credentials
• ALS and BLS certification is provided at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed