Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Pet Hospital

3d•$21 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in South Hills (Pittsburgh), PA is hiring an experienced Overnight Veterinary Technician to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This position is eligible for qualified candidates to receive up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

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.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance
Discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
Annual continuing education allowance
Free continuing education sessions
BluePearl University for training
Access to over 2,000 medical journals
Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge through Lyra
Other well-being resources through Lyra
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Parental Leave Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Scrub Allowance ($200/year in BluePearl store credit for full-time associates)
Referral Bonus Program
State licensure reimbursements
VTNE reimbursements
Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians