Veterinary Technician Internal Medicine
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technician to join their fast-paced Internal Medicine department. As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, you will act as a liaison between internists and clients, handling patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other topics as requested by the doctors. You will engage in client contact via phone, email, and in-person. Additionally, you will assist with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures, fill prescriptions, take x-rays, and obtain lab samples. The role requires strong anesthesia and phlebotomy skills. BluePearl is passionate about pets, offering pet insurance and discounts. They encourage associate growth through skill-based leveling, talent development programs, and leadership workshops, with opportunities for advancement within Mars Veterinary Health. The company emphasizes continuous learning, providing annual continuing education allowances, free CE sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to medical journals. BluePearl values associate health and well-being, fostering a family-like culture and promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- Knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technician
- Strong anesthesia skills
- Strong phlebotomy skills
- Possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between our internists and our clients regarding patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other topics as requested by the doctors.
- Be involved with client contact through phone calls, email, and in person conversations.
- Assist with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures.
- Fill prescriptions.
- Take x-rays.
- Obtain lab samples.
- Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
- Calculate all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc.).
- Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
- Set up for ultrasound and radiology procedures.
- Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway).
- Clean and maintain equipment following procedure.
- Discharge IM patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid, and feeding tube demonstrations.
- Additional job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance
- Discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Free continuing education sessions
- BluePearl University for training
- Access to over 2,000 medical journals
- Medical insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Parental leave benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- 401k and retirement planning
- Paid time off
- Floating holiday plans
- A 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
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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
