Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Appleton, WI is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to work in our Emergency and Critical Care department. Position Emergency Veterinary Technician with our ER/ICU Department. Shifts 9‑hour shift, 11pm‑8am, third shift. Every other weekend required. Pay Range CVTI‑II $21.00 – $33.50 per hour. Depends on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Shift Differentials Weekday Night (Mon‑Fri 6pm‑8am): $3.50 Weekend Day (Sat‑Sun 8am‑6pm): $3.50 Weekend Night (Sat‑Sun 6pm‑8am): $5.00 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. Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography. 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 veterinarians to changes and issues. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR. 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, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters. Have a passion for mentoring and training other co‑workers. Have patience and empathy to address client concerns. Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines. ALS and BLS certification is provided at no cost to you. Mentor and train fellow team members and engage with clients with empathy and professionalism. Why BluePearl? Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. We encourage career growth. Associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, associations have endless opportunities to advance in their career. We value continuous learning, offering an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals. Benefits Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Parental Leave Benefits Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans Health Savings Account Flexible Savings Account 401(k) Retirement Plan Annual Scrub Allowance: full‑time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit. Referral Bonus Program State licensure reimbursements VTNE reimbursements Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians. Continuing Education Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non‑credentialed, full‑time paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full‑time CVT associates receive 8 hours of CE paid each year. Full‑time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates receive a pro‑rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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 Stryker Corporation