ER Veterinary Technician: Fast-Paced Care & Growth

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department in Durham, NC. This role involves anesthesia management, triage, radiography, vigilant monitoring, and urgent patient care.

We offer growth opportunities, mentoring, and a supportive team environment with a focus on client communication and compassionate care for pets.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician in Emergency and Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases arriving at the hospital and monitor vitals (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure).
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
• Understand normal ranges for vital signs (HR, RR, Temp, BP, SpO2).
• Interpret blood pressure and other vitals and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify at-risk patients and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math and administer medications appropriately.
• Phlebotomy and placement of IV catheters in peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train co-workers; address client concerns with empathy.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department in Durham, NC. This role involves anesthesia management, triage, radiography, vigilant monitoring, and urgent patient care.

We offer growth opportunities, mentoring, and a supportive team environment with a focus on client communication and compassionate care for pets.