Veterinary Technician - Patient Care
About The Position
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN is seeking an exceptional, qualified, and passionate Veterinary Technician to join our growing Patient Care team. Our Golden Valley team is a family, and we promote a positive, fun, team-centered culture! You will work alongside board-certified critical care specialists and other skilled veterinary professionals to provide remarkable care for our patients and their families. This is a full-time day shift opportunity. 2 Holidays per year (may include swing shift and/or overnight) Every other full weekend required.
Requirements
- Must have two years of technician experience
- We are looking for an experienced technician with a strong work ethic who is dedicated to their chosen profession and is passionate about providing the highest quality of care for their patients.
Nice To Haves
- You will be able to advance and fully utilize your technical skills.
- Our hospital also provides an encouraging environment that will support your continued professional growth in Emergency and Specialty Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
- Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
- Assist the doctor with creating patient treatment plans and thoroughly explaining to owners.
- 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.
- Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
- Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
- Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
- 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.
- Opportunity to bring your dog to work.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid time off
- Floating holiday plans.
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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
