Veterinary Technician - Relief

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Relief Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast‑paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most 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 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. Have 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 you to grow with us. Associates are leveled by skillset and move up as they gain experience. We develop leaders through talent development programs, leadership workshops, and endless opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health. We transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, offering an annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals. We value your health and well‑being, providing 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. A regional licensed social worker offers guidance to maintain a healthy lifestyle in our fast‑paced environment. We promote a family‑like culture, working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets. 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 will consider applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, 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 for such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr