Veterinary Technician - ER

Schedule 7am - 7pm | 12am - 12pm Pay $ - $ / hour Role Overview BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an extraordinary ER Veterinary Technician. The role is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills you have worked so hard to gain and to expand and grow your skills while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system. Key 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. 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. Benefits Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. Parental leave benefits. Flexible work schedules. 401(k) and retirement planning. Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through paid time off and floating holiday plans. Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions. Access to BluePearl University for training and over 2,000 medical journals. 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