Veterinary Technician- Internal Medicine
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technician to join its fast-paced Internal Medicine department. Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians serve as liaisons between internists and clients, communicating about patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other topics requested by doctors. Client communication takes place by phone, email, and in person. The role also involves assisting with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures, filling prescriptions, taking X-rays, and obtaining lab samples. Strong anesthesia and phlebotomy skills are required. Technicians set up constant rate infusions, perform medical calculations, induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia, and prepare for ultrasound and radiology procedures. They set up and assist with endoscopic procedures involving the GI tract, nasal passages, urinary tract, and airway, then clean and maintain equipment. They discharge Internal Medicine patients and provide basic client education, including demonstrations for insulin injections, subcutaneous fluids, and feeding tubes. Additional duties may be assigned. The advertised pay is $20–$35 per hour. The starting pay band depends on experience and advancement through the competency leveling system. BluePearl describes opportunities for skill development and career advancement, continuing education and training, and a family-like hospital culture. Applicants must have unrestricted, current authorization to work in the United States and must not require future employment-based green card sponsorship. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer.
Requirements
- Strong anesthesia skills.
- Strong phlebotomy skills.
- Possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Responsibilities
- Act 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, and obtain laboratory samples.
- Set up constant rate infusions (CRIs).
- Calculate medical dosages and other medical math, including advanced and CRI calculations.
- Induce, monitor, and recover 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.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Annual continuing education allowance and 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.
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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