Veterinary Technician - ER
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians for its busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This fast-paced role offers the opportunity to utilize and expand existing skills while working with talented veterinary professionals. BluePearl is a national network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals, many operating 24/7, providing comprehensive medical care using innovative procedures and high-tech equipment. The company's mission is to enrich lives through remarkable care for pets, honoring the human-animal bond by offering advanced medical care. Their vision is to transform veterinary care delivery through specialty and emergency medicine.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Technician
- Committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets
- Possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card
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
- Skillset-based leveling and career advancement opportunities
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops
- Endless opportunities to advance in careers as a member of Mars Veterinary Health
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Free continuing education sessions
- BluePearl University for training
- Access to over 2,000 medical journals
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Parental leave benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- 401k and retirement planning
- Paid time off and floating holiday plans
- Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
