Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Studio City, CA is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine department! Pay: $24.00 - $49.00 / hour This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system . We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example: Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 shift differential Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 shift differential Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 shift differential Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment? Are you a team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you. Responsibilities As an internal medicine Veterinary Technician, you are a liaison between our internists and our clients regarding patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other topics as requested by the doctors. You will be involved with client contact through phone calls, email, and in-person conversations. Additionally, you will assist with endoscopic and ultrasound procedures, fill prescriptions, take x-rays and obtain lab samples. Strong anesthesia and phlebotomy skills are required. Key Duties Set up constant rate infusions (CRI). Calculate all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc.). Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia. Set up for ultrasound and radiology procedures. Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway); clean and maintain equipment following procedure. Discharge IM patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid, and feeding tube demonstrations. Additional job duties as assigned. Why BluePearl? We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. Associates are leveled by skill set and can advance. We focus on developing leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. We provide annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave benefits; flexible work schedules; 401k and retirement planning; paid time off and floating holiday plans; access to a regional licensed social worker for lifestyle guidance. We promote a family-like culture and a collaborative working environment. Position eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Applicants must have 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 protected characteristics. We provide accommodations for disabilities upon request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr