Emergency Veterinary Technician: Critical Care & Mentoring

AAVMP; Rockville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) and PTO

CE allowance and journals access

Licensure and VTNE support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance and discounts

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency team. The role includes anesthesia monitoring, triage, radiography, and critical patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage with shift differentials for nights and weekends, commensurate with experience. A collaborative team and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician with emergency setting exposure.
• Proficient in anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Strong triage skills for incoming emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia using monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergencies and assess vitals (temp, HR, RR, BP).
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and positioning.
• Understand normal vital sign ranges and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vitals; communicate changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Perform medical calculations and administer medications.
• Phlebotomy and placement of IV catheters in peripheral vessels.
• Place feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train co-workers.
• Address client concerns with patience.
• Perform additional relevant responsibilities.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Vital sign assessment

Emergency triage

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

CPR

Medical math

Client communication

Mentoring

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency team. The role includes anesthesia monitoring, triage, radiography, and critical patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage with shift differentials for nights and weekends, commensurate with experience. A collaborative team and ongoing professional development are provided.