Critical Care Vet Tech - Founding Team, Emergency ICU

BluePearl; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education allowance

Pet insurance and discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in South Austin is launching a new emergency and critical care unit and seeks an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join the founding team. You’ll triage, monitor, place catheters, and support advanced nursing care in a state-of-the-art setting.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as a full-time team member, collaborating with veterinarians and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• As an experienced veterinary technician, you bring a strong interest in emergency medicine and critical care.
• You work well in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with keen attention to detail.
• You value teamwork, communication, and collaboration in a hospital setting.
• You enjoy mentoring others and sharing knowledge with the team.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency and critical care patients and obtain histories.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to deterioration promptly.
• Place IV catheters and manage central lines and PICC placements.
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and administer CRIs.
• Assist with emergency procedures and provide advanced nursing care.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Mentor and train fellow team members in a supportive environment.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and families during challenging moments.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Teamwork

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in South Austin is launching a new emergency and critical care unit and seeks an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician to join the founding team. You’ll triage, monitor, place catheters, and support advanced nursing care in a state-of-the-art setting.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as a full-time team member, collaborating with veterinarians and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care.