Licensed Veterinary Technician - Part-time
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, is hiring experienced part-time Veterinary Technicians for its Emergency and Critical Care department. This fast-paced role offers the opportunity to apply and develop veterinary technician 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 overnight and weekend coverage: weekday overnights, weekend days, and Friday overnights receive an additional $3.50 per hour; weekend overnights receive an additional $5.00 per hour. 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 sponsorship for an employment-based green card. BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace, and provides reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician.
- Experience in veterinary technician work; the posting specifies that experienced candidates are being hired.
- Current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States, without the need for future employment-based green card sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
- Triage arriving emergency cases and obtain vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
- Perform digital radiography using proper technique and patient positioning.
- Understand normal ranges for patient vital signs, including heart and respiratory rates, 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 arrest and initiate CPR.
- Calculate medical dosages and constant-rate infusions, and administer medications using appropriate routes and duration.
- 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 leveling and opportunities for advancement.
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
- Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to more than 2,000 medical journals for clinicians.
- 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.
- Shift differentials for specified overnight and weekend coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
