Veterinary Technician - Emergency 7 ICU

BluePearl Pet Hospital

121d • $22 - $37

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN is looking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team! The position is for a Veterinary Technician (CVT licensing not required) with our ER/ICU department. This is a full-time role with a day shift schedule, offering 3-day work week options. The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $37.00/hour, depending on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool. The role includes working in a busy ICU department with flexibility in scheduling, including a bi-weekly rotating schedule that includes full weekend shifts and only 2 holidays per year.

Requirements

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician or similar role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to animal care.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in ALS and BLS (provided at no cost).
• Experience with advanced veterinary equipment.
• Previous mentoring or training experience.

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.
• Monitor critical patients using highly advanced equipment such as mechanical ventilators and Pleur-Evac systems.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique, including proper positioning of patients.
• Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
• Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train fellow team members and engage with clients with empathy and professionalism.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Parental Leave plans.
• Access to social workers for stress management and mental health support.
• Confidential care for emotional and mental health through LYRA.
• Access to BluePearl University for training and development.
• Trupanion Pet Insurance.
• Discounts on pet care and supplies.
• Annual allowance for BluePearl swag and scrubs.
• Free membership to VETgirl for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees