ER Veterinary Technician - Second Shift

BluePearl; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and retirement planning

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician for emergency and critical care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply and enhance your veterinary skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities involve anesthesia monitoring, triaging emergency cases, and performing digital radiography. Candidates should have a passion for mentoring and strong empathy for client interactions. The position offers numerous benefits including flexible schedules, insurance options, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in anesthesia monitoring and emergency triage.
• Experience with digital radiography and medical math is necessary.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases upon arrival.
• Perform digital radiography with proper techniques.
• Calculate medical math for medications.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and intravascular catheters.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

Medical math calculation

Phlebotomy

Mentoring

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital – Veterinary Technician (Emergency & Critical Care)

The role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast‑paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital, obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique, including proper positioning of patients.
• Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting the Veterinarian to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Be proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co‑workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Access to an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and an in‑house BluePearl University with over 2,000 medical journals.
• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Opportunities for career advancement within Mars Veterinary Health, including talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Supportive health and well‑being resources, including a regional licensed social worker and a family‑like hospital culture.

Other Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment‑based green card.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.