Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Middletown Township, PA

13h•$21 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Levittown, PA is hiring experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency department. Do you want to work in a fast paced, learning environment? Are you a technician that loves emergency cases and providing care and comfort to the critically ill or injured patient? Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets? This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you. 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.

Requirements

experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians

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
Discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
Technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience
Talent development programs and leadership workshops
Endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
Annual continuing education allowance
Free continuing education sessions
BluePearl University for training
Clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
Regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
Lyra: Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra- an online mental health support platform
$500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year.
Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.
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 – pursuing & established VTS technicians.