Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

BluePearl Pet Hospital – Veterinary Technician BluePearl Pet Hospital in Peoria, AZ is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technician to join their fast-paced Internal Medicine department. Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment? Are you a team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets? As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, you will serve as a liaison between our internists and clients regarding patient histories, treatment plans, laboratory results, patient updates, and discharge instructions. This role combines advanced nursing care, diagnostic support, anesthesia, and client education to provide exceptional care for internal medicine patients. Schedule: Monday – Thursday, Day Shift Key Responsibilities Provide advanced nursing care for hospitalized and outpatient internal medicine patients. Obtain patient histories, collect diagnostic samples, and communicate patient updates to clients and clinicians. Accurately calculate medical math, including drug dosages, fluid rates, and constant rate infusions (CRIs). Set up, administer, and monitor CRIs and other advanced treatments. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Assist with and monitor patients undergoing ultrasound, radiology, endoscopy, and other internal medicine procedures. Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures, including gastrointestinal, respiratory, urinary, and nasal endoscopy. Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot endoscopic equipment. Assist with advanced diagnostic procedures, including body cavity centrifugation, needle aspirates, biopsies, ultrasounds, CT, and other specialty procedures. Obtain blood, urine, and other laboratory samples and perform advanced diagnostic testing as needed. Place and maintain a variety of catheters, feeding tubes, and oxygen delivery systems within scope and training. Administer medications, blood products, nutritional support, and other prescribed treatments. Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the veterinarian. Create and implement nursing care plans for hospitalized patients. Perform and interpret patient monitoring, including vital signs, blood pressure, ECG, and anesthetic monitoring parameters. Provide client education and discharge instructions, including demonstrations for insulin administration, subcutaneous fluids, feeding tubes, and home care treatments. Support clinicians and clients through all stages of patient care, including compassionate end‑of‑life care. Maintain anesthesia, radiology, and specialty equipment in accordance with hospital standards. Mentor and assist with training veterinary students, technicians, and other associates. Collaborate with other hospital services to support patient care and hospital operations. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Strong anesthesia, patient monitoring, and phlebotomy skills required. Strong client communication skills. Previous experience in specialty, emergency, or internal medicine practice preferred. Working knowledge of common internal medicine disease processes and advanced diagnostic procedures preferred. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment while delivering exceptional patient and client care. Benefits and Development Pet insurance (Trupanion) and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. Career advancement through leveled skillsets, talent development programs, and leadership workshops. Tuition assistance for veterinary credentialing as part of Mars Veterinary Health. Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University training programs, and access to over 2,000 medical journals. Health and well‑being benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance options; parental leave benefits; flexible work schedules; 401k and retirement planning; paid time off and floating holidays; health & well‑being resources for stress management, mental health, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management. 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 consider applicants without regard to any protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, we are available upon request and no applicant will be penalized for such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr BluePearl Pet Hospital