Emergency Vet Tech (Relief) – Anesthesia & ICU

BluePearl; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Oak Creek, WI is seeking an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency department. The role involves anesthesia management, triage, radiography, and collaboration with ER/ICU teams to provide high-quality care for pets.

Shifts are Relief; pay range for CVT is $22.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on licensure, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Training in CPR is provided and opportunities for advancement exist.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician in WI or eligible.
• Experience in emergency/ER/ICU preferred.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and perform phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases, obtain vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
• Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
• Interpret vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train co-workers and engage with clients with empathy.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Emergency triage

Radiography

IV catheter placement

Education

Veterinary Technician certification (CVT/RVT)

Tools

CT imaging

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Radiography equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Oak Creek, WI is seeking an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency department. The role involves anesthesia management, triage, radiography, and collaboration with ER/ICU teams to provide high-quality care for pets.

Shifts are Relief; pay range for CVT is $22.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on licensure, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Training in CPR is provided and opportunities for advancement exist.