Emergency Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia & Critical Care

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Associate discounts on pet treatments/

Continuing education allowance

Free continuing education sessions

BluePearl University for training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off

Floating holiday plans

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Katy, TX is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This role demands skilled anesthesia, triage and critical care support in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Expect to perform radiography, vascular access, monitoring, and CPR as needed, while mentoring teammates and addressing client concerns with empathy. A strong ER background is essential for success in this position at BluePearl.

Qualifications

• Prior emergency veterinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases on arrival, including vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
• Understand normal vital sign ranges (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, SpO2).
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs; alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math, administer meds via appropriate routes and durations.
• Proficient in phlebotomy and placing IV catheters in peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train co-workers; support the team.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Skills

Prior ER experience

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Katy, TX is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This role demands skilled anesthesia, triage and critical care support in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Expect to perform radiography, vascular access, monitoring, and CPR as needed, while mentoring teammates and addressing client concerns with empathy. A strong ER background is essential for success in this position at BluePearl.