Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled Veterinary Technician to join its fast-paced Internal Medicine department. The technician acts as a liaison between internists and clients, communicating patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other information requested by doctors. Client contact takes place by phone, email, and in person. The role also involves assisting with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures, filling prescriptions, taking X-rays, operating the CT scanner, and obtaining laboratory samples. Strong anesthesia and phlebotomy skills are required.
Requirements
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician; the posting seeks an experienced candidate.
- Strong anesthesia skills.
- Strong phlebotomy skills.
Responsibilities
- Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
- Calculate medical math, including advanced calculations and CRI calculations (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc.).
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients from anesthesia.
- Set up for ultrasound and radiology procedures.
- Set up and assist with GI, nasal, urinary, and airway endoscopic procedures; clean and maintain equipment after procedures.
- Discharge Internal Medicine patients and provide basic client education, including demonstrations of insulin injections, subcutaneous fluids, and feeding tubes.
- Serve as a liaison between internists and clients regarding patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other topics requested by doctors.
- Communicate with clients by phone, email, and in person.
- Assist with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures, fill prescriptions, take X-rays, operate the CT scanner, and obtain laboratory samples.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Skill-based leveling and opportunities to advance as skills and experience grow.
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
- Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University training, and access for clinicians to more than 2,000 medical journals.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Flexible work schedules.
- 401(k) and retirement planning.
- Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
- Health and well-being resources, including support for stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
