Emergency Veterinary Technician

BluePearl; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,929 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Plans

Continuing Education Allowances

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Scrub Allowance of $200

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as an Emergency Veterinary Technician in Christiana, DE. This exciting role involves providing critical care and support for critically ill pets in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to advance your skills and enjoy numerous benefits, including a sign-on bonus and ongoing education support.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Veterinary Technician with relevant licensure.
• Passionate about emergency veterinary care.
• Ability to mentor and train team members.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases upon arrival.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters.

Skills

Emergency care

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage

Phlebotomy

Client communication

Education

LVT

CVT

RVT

LVMT

VTS

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Christiana, DE is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department.

• 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 critically ill or injured patients?
• Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified LVT, CVT, RVT, LVMT, or VTS!

Pay: $21.00 - $43.00 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system.

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

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients, using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Triage emergency cases as they arrive, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
3. Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
4. Understand normal ranges of patient vital signs, including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting the Veterinarian to changes and issues.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical math, including constant rate infusions, and administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
8. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
9. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
10. Mentor and train other team members.
11. Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage growth. Our technicians are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain experience. We focus on developing leaders through talent development programs and workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, opportunities for career advancement are endless.
• We prioritize continuous learning, offering annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Support resources include a regional licensed social worker for guidance and a mental health platform, Lyra, offering sessions and well-being resources.
• We foster a family-like culture, working together to lead the industry by providing remarkable pet care.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year for CVTs and $750/year for VTSs, with rollover options. Non-credentialed full-time paraprofessionals receive a stipend, and full-time CVTs and VTSs have paid CE hours annually, with rollover options.

• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: $200/year in store credit
• Referral Bonus Program
• Licensure and VTNE reimbursements
• Additional benefits for VTS technicians

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process.