Relief Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Virginia Beach, VA

7d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians to help provide relief support to our inpatient overnight team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize and expand your skills while working alongside talented veterinary professionals. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.

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

VTS credentialing

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.
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 Veterinarian to changes and issues.
Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
Properly 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 and central line catheters.
Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.