Relief Emergency Vet Tech Lead

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brentwood, TN is hiring experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Technicians. Pay: $21.00 - $41.00 per hour. Shift differential pay: Weekday Night (Mon‑Fri 6P‑8A): $3.00; Weekend Day (Sat‑Sun 8A‑6P): $3.00; Weekend Night (Sat‑Sun 6P‑8A): $4.50. Responsibilities Performs physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort. Understands normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal. Performs phlebotomy. Ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein. Able to read and follow orders written on treatment sheet accurately and in a timely manner. Alerts veterinarian if a patient's status has changed and/or physical exam or monitoring parameters are outside of normal ranges. Calculates basic medical math. Understands classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response. Administers medications via appropriate routes and duration. Prepares medications and patient for discharge and communicates discharge instructions to client. Maintains solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations and can converse with other veterinary professionals in medical terms. Able to address client concerns and answer them appropriately during visits, updates, or after hospitalization, for their skill set. Quickly and competently facilitates incoming calls. Implement appropriate animal husbandry skills to decrease disease spread, injury and stress to patients. Provides nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values. Possesses a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications. Remains current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor. Benefits Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to associate pet treatments, procedures and food. Technicians are leveled by skillset and can advance in level with experience and training. Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training and access to over 2,000 medical journals. Health, dental, vision and life insurance options. Parental leave benefits. Flexible work schedules. Paid time off and floating holiday plans. A regional licensed social worker provides guidance, advice and tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty care environment. Family‑like culture that encourages teamwork and caring 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 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