Certified Veterinary Technician - ER

BluePearl; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading pet hospital, where your passion for animals meets endless career possibilities. As a Certified Veterinary Technician, you'll play a crucial role in emergency care, from monitoring anesthesia to triaging patients. This innovative environment offers growth opportunities, competitive pay, and a supportive culture that values collaboration and respect. With access to ongoing education and a variety of benefits, you can transform your career while making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you’re dedicated to providing exceptional care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual CE allowances

Free training sessions

Free VETgirl Elite membership

Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement

Mental health resources

Flexible schedules

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician with experience in emergency care.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and perform triage on emergency cases.

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography and interpret results.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

Vital signs interpretation

CPR initiation

Medical math calculations

Phlebotomy

Intravenous catheter placement

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician certification

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Oak Creek, WI is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Position: Certified Veterinary Technician with our ER department.

Work Schedule: FT; requires schedule flexibility w/rotating weekends

Pay Range CVTI/CVTIII: $22.25 - $39.75/hour

*This pay band is dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Competitive Shift Differentials: Earn more with our shift differentials!

• Weekday Night (Mon-Fri 6p to 8a): $3.50
• Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $3.50
• Weekend Night (Sat-Sun 6p to 8a): $5.00

As 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.
• Are 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.
• Additional tasks as needed based on the specific department being covered.

Why BluePearl?

• Pet Passion: Enjoy Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for medical care at BluePearl.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
• Continuing Education: Benefit from annual CE allowances, free training sessions, and a free VETgirl Elite membership. Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
• Career Advancement: Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.
• Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Apply Today: Apply now and become a key part of our vibrant team, dedicated to providing exceptional care in an innovative and supportive environment.

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities.

Transform your career and make a real difference!

We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.

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.