Licensed Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

AAVMP; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Town Center, VA seeks a licensed Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced Internal Medicine department. The role involves anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and endoscopic support as we expand our internal medicine services.

Join a dynamic team dedicated to cutting-edge care for complex cases. This position offers growth opportunities with a comprehensive benefit package and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician credential required.
• ho1.0

Responsibilities

• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
• Calculates all medical math including advanced calculations (mcg/mg, %/mg).
• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
• Set up for ultrasound and radiology procedures.
• Assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway) and maintain equipment.
• Discharge IM patients with client education (insulin, SQ fluids, feeding tube demos).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Medical math calculations

Ultrasound setup

Radiology assistance

Endoscopy support

Client education

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician credential

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Licensed Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician to join their fast-paced Internal Medicine department in Town Center, VA!

** Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience**

Pay:

$20.00 - $40.00 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.

Join our dynamic veterinary team as we expand our practice to offer cutting-edge internal medicine services! We're seeking a passionate and skilled veterinary technician to work in our internal medicine department, providing comprehensive care for our patients with complex medical conditions. This exciting opportunity allows you to collaborate with a dedicated team, utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment modalities to deliver the highest standard of care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners while advancing your career in veterinary medicine,

As a Licensed Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, you will...

• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
• Calculates all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc.).
• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia
• Set up for ultrasound and radiology procedures.
• Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway). Clean and maintain equipment following procedure.
• Discharge IM patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid, and feeding tube demonstrations.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Flexible work schedules
  • 401k and retirement planning
  • Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
  • A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment
  • We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

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.

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.