Emergency Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and retirement planning

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is actively seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our vibrant Emergency and Critical Care department. This fast-paced role allows you to leverage your skills in a supportive environment alongside a talented team of veterinary professionals.

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in patient care, performing tasks such as triaging emergency cases, monitoring anesthesia, and mentoring fellow technicians. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in emergency veterinary care preferred.
• Ability to perform medical math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases upon patient arrival.
• Perform digital radiography and assess vital signs.
• Provide mentorship and training to co-workers.

Skills

Emergency care skills

Phlebotomy

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage skills

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Digital radiography equipment

Job description

Job Description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department!

Key Questions

• Do you want to work in a fast paced, learning environment?
• Are you a technician that loves emergency cases and providing care and comfort to the critically ill or injured patient?
• Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you.

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• 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.
• Be 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.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing the following: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave benefits; flexible work schedules; 401(k) and retirement planning; paid time off and floating holiday plans; a regional licensed social worker for guidance and advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced environment; we promote a family‑like culture in our hospitals and believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Regional licensed social worker guidance.
• Family‑like culture.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment‑based green card.