Emergency Veterinary Technician: Fast-Paced Critical Care

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. You will induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia, triage emergencies, and perform radiography while supporting the veterinary team.

You will interpret vital signs, administer medications, and assist with CPR as needed. A strong passion for patient comfort and client communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician preferred with ER/CC experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency setting.
• Comfort providing care for critically ill or injured pets.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia for patients.
• Triaged emergencies and measured vitals (temp, HR, RR, BP).
• Perform digital radiography with proper positioning.
• Interpret vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes.
• Administer medications and calculate dosages accurately.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Maintain feeding tubes/central lines and assist with CPR.
• Mentor and train co-workers; address client concerns.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Emergency care

CPR in emergencies

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Vital signs assessment

Patient monitoring

Team mentorship

Client communication

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Digital radiography

Monitoring systems

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. You will induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia, triage emergencies, and perform radiography while supporting the veterinary team.

You will interpret vital signs, administer medications, and assist with CPR as needed. A strong passion for patient comfort and client communication is essential.