Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Join to apply for the Veterinary Technician - Emergency role at BluePearl Pet Hospital . BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency department. Pay: $21 - $42 / hour. Shift: All shifts available. Responsibilities Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment. Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. 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. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR. Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration. Be proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters. Have a passion for mentoring and training other co‑workers. Show patience and empathy to address client concerns. Why BluePearl? We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. Our associates are leveled by skill set and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We provide annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals. We provide comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance options; parental leave; flexible work schedules; 401(k) and retirement planning; paid time off and floating holiday plans; a regional licensed social worker; and a family‑like culture that prioritizes client and animal care. BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr