Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

BluePearl Pet Hospital

5d•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital at Peoria, AZ is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Theriogenology Veterinary Technician to join their fast-paced Internal Medicine department. As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians, you are 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. You will be involved with client contact through phone calls, email, and in person conversations. Additionally, you will be assisting with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures, filling prescriptions, taking x rays, and obtaining lab samples. Strong anesthesia and phlebotomy skills required.

Requirements

Strong anesthesia skills
Strong phlebotomy skills

Responsibilities

Set up constant rate infusions (CRI)
Calculates 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 and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food
Annual continuing education allowance
Free continuing education sessions
BluePearl University for training
Clinicians have 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
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