Relief Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Irvine, CA

6d•$23 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Irvine, CA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to work in our busy Emergency department. This is for a relief schedule, meaning not guaranteed hours per week. 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

Experienced Veterinary Technician

Nice To Haves

Loves emergency cases and providing care and comfort to the critically ill or injured patient.
Committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

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.