Emergency Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Kentwood, MI

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About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians for its busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This fast-paced role provides care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients while allowing technicians to apply and develop their clinical skills alongside veterinary professionals. The position also involves mentoring and training coworkers and communicating empathetically with clients.

Requirements

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States, without a need for future employment-based green card sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases upon arrival and obtain vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique and patient positioning.
• Recognize normal ranges for patient vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, and alert the veterinarian to changes or concerns.
• Identify patients at risk of cardiac arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical dosages, including constant rate infusions, and administer medications by appropriate routes and for appropriate durations.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train coworkers.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Skill-based career progression and opportunities to advance within Mars Veterinary Health.
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University training, and access for clinicians 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 holidays.
• Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed