Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Pet Hospital – Veterinary Technician (Emergency & Critical Care) Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 / hour (starting point; dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system). At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician offers an exciting fast‑paced opportunity to use the skills you have honed and to expand your expertise alongside talented veterinary professionals. As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will: 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 durations. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters. Mentor and train other co‑workers. Show patience and empathy to address client concerns. Why BluePearl? Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. We encourage growth. Associates are leveled by skillset and move up as they gain experience. We focus on developing leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops, and as part of Mars Veterinary Health we offer career advancement opportunities. Continuous learning is central. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our BluePearl University for training, and clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals. Health & Well‑Being Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options. Parental leave benefits. Flexible work schedules. 401(k) and retirement planning. Paid time off and floating holidays. Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance on healthy lifestyle in a fast‑paced emergency environment. A family‑like culture that enriches lives through remarkable pet care. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment‑based green card. 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 you will receive 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr