Emergency Vet Technician: Fast-Paced Care & Growth

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Career growth programs

Continuing education allowance

Health benefits

401k retirement planning

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. Shifts available: Day, Swing, Overnight (weekends required). The role offers a fast-paced environment, mentoring opportunities, and growth through our education programs.

Responsibilities include anesthesia management, triage, radiography, patient monitoring, and critical care support, with a focus on compassionate care for pets and client communication.

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician certification or licensed RVT preferred
• Experience in emergency/critical care settings

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia equipment
• Triage emergencies and monitor vitals (temp, HR, RR, BP)
• Perform digital radiography with proper positioning
• Interpret vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes, initiate CPR if needed
• Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement; med administration and dosing

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. Shifts available: Day, Swing, Overnight (weekends required). The role offers a fast-paced environment, mentoring opportunities, and growth through our education programs.

Responsibilities include anesthesia management, triage, radiography, patient monitoring, and critical care support, with a focus on compassionate care for pets and client communication.