Relief Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Mount Pleasant, SC

80d • $20 - $40

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Relief Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This is a relief position that will require working some shifts in our Summerville location. The pay for this position ranges from $20.00 to $40.50 per hour, depending on experience and advancement through our leveling system. We are looking for technicians who thrive in a fast-paced, learning environment and are passionate about providing care and comfort to critically ill or injured pets.

Requirements

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician, particularly in emergency and critical care settings.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Ability to perform triage and obtain vital signs.
• Knowledge of digital radiography techniques.
• Understanding of medical math and medication administration.
• Skills in phlebotomy and catheter placement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mentoring and training other staff members.
• Strong communication skills 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.
• Be 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

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Access to a regional licensed social worker for health and lifestyle guidance.
• Discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees