Relief Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl Pet Hospital-posted 5 months ago
$24 - $49/Yr
Entry Level
5,001-10,000 employees
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BluePearl Pet Hospital in Charlestown, MA is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced ER and Critical Care team. This position offers a flexible per diem schedule and provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

  • 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.
  • Proficiently perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
  • Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
  • Mentor and train other co-workers.
  • Address client concerns with patience and empathy.
  • Experience as a Veterinary Technician.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to perform medical math and administer medications.
  • Proficiency in phlebotomy and catheter placement.
  • VTS credentialing.
  • Experience in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine.
  • Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
  • Annual continuing education allowance.
  • Free continuing education sessions.
  • Access to BluePearl University for training.
  • 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 and Flexible Savings Account.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
  • Referral Bonus Program.
  • State licensure reimbursements.
  • VTNE reimbursements.
  • Additional VTS benefits for pursuing & established VTS technicians.
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