Overnight Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Kentwood, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a remarkable full-time LVT or Veterinary Assistant to support their emergency department. This role is ideal for a technician who thrives in a fast-paced, learning environment and has a passion for emergency cases and providing care to critically ill or injured patients. The position allows for the utilization and expansion of skills while working alongside 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

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Veterinary Assistant

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.