Licensed Veterinary Technician - Locum
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, is hiring experienced locum Licensed Veterinary Technicians for its busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This fast-paced role offers the opportunity to use and develop veterinary technical skills while working alongside veterinary professionals. Compensation is $21.08–$42.00 per hour, based on experience, credentials, and BluePearl leveling. Shift differentials are offered for weekday overnights, weekend days, Friday overnights, and weekend overnights. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must have unrestricted, current authorization to work in the United States and must not require future employment-based green card sponsorship. BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation during the application process upon request.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician.
- Experience in veterinary emergency and critical care work.
- Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the United States; applicants must not require future employment-based green card sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients from anesthesia using anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
- Triage emergency cases 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 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 and 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 discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
- BluePearl University training and access for clinicians to more than 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.
- Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
