Emergency Vet Technician: Fast-Paced Care & Career Growth

Mars Petcare; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Associates discounts on pet treatments

Education & leadership programs

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Durham, NC, is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to support our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. The role offers competitive pay and the chance to work alongside skilled veterinary professionals in a fast-paced setting.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician you will assist with anesthesia, triage, radiography, monitor vitals, and mentor co-workers while delivering compassionate client care.

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.
• 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.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Durham, NC, is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to support our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. The role offers competitive pay and the chance to work alongside skilled veterinary professionals in a fast-paced setting.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician you will assist with anesthesia, triage, radiography, monitor vitals, and mentor co-workers while delivering compassionate client care.