Overnight Veterinary Technician - Emergency - Part Time

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Lewisville, TX

92d

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Overnight Veterinary Technician to join our team in North Dallas, TX! This is a part time opportunity. As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will: 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 patience and empathy to address client concerns.

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.
• Proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Benefits

• Paid time off and floating holidays
• 401k and retirement planning
• Maternal and Paternal leave benefits
• Hinge Health membership
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits (a few of many examples include 12 free therapy sessions annually, a free Calm wellness app subscription, and access to regional social work)
• Free VETgirl Elite membership and continuing education
• Opportunities for volunteerism and professional development (examples include coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).
• Uniform Allowance
• MARS discounts - M&Ms, KIND Snacks, & T-Mobile are just some!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees