Overnight ER Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus

BluePearl; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Shift Differentials

Health Insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is hiring a skilled veterinary technician for our Overnight Emergency team. This brand new hospital offers a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 based on experience and credentials.

Schedule consists of 3-12 hour shifts with hourly pay ranging from $24.25 to $49.00 plus competitive shift differentials. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including 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 but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert 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 duration.
• 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.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is hiring a skilled veterinary technician for our Overnight Emergency team. This brand new hospital offers a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 based on experience and credentials.

Schedule consists of 3-12 hour shifts with hourly pay ranging from $24.25 to $49.00 plus competitive shift differentials. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.