Emergency Vet Technician: Growth & Mentorship

MassVet; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Discounts for pet care

CE allowance

BluePearl University access

Access to medical journals

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Durham, NC is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians for its busy Emergency and Critical Care department. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $42.00 per hour, depending on experience and competency levels.

The role focuses on anesthesia, triage, radiography and critical patient monitoring within a leading veterinary network. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities through BluePearl University and continuing

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technicians for fast-paced ER/CC care.
• Proficient in anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery.
• Strong skills in triage, vitals, imaging, and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia and use monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergencies and record vitals (temp, HR, RR, BP).
• Perform digital radiography with proper patient positioning.
• Interpret vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Calculate meds and administer via correct routes and durations.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Maintain feeding tubes and central lines as needed.
• Mentor and train junior staff; address client concerns with empathy.

Skills

Emergency care

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR

Vital signs interpretation

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Medical math

Mentoring others

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Digital radiography

Central line setup

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Durham, NC is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians for its busy Emergency and Critical Care department. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $42.00 per hour, depending on experience and competency levels.

The role focuses on anesthesia, triage, radiography and critical patient monitoring within a leading veterinary network. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities through BluePearl University and continuing