Veterinary Technician - Emergency - Part Time

BluePearl Vet, LLCWA
115d$24 - $47

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency department in Olympia, WA. This position is scheduled for Saturday 8am to 8pm. LVT Pay: $24 - $47 / hour. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system. We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example: Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential, Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential, Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential. BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, 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.

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.

Benefits

  • Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
  • Annual continuing education allowance.
  • Free continuing education sessions.
  • Access to BluePearl University for training.
  • Access to over 2,000 medical journals.
  • Guidance from a regional licensed social worker.
  • Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge through Lyra.
  • 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.
  • 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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