Overnight Veterinary Technician - Emergency/ICU

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Technician. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing critical care to pets and supporting recovery processes. BluePearl promotes professional growth through education allowances and career advancement opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and stable workplace.

Benefits

Pet insurance

Discounts on treatments

Annual education allowance

Flexible schedules

401k

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician with experience in emergency care.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and provide critical care.
• Strong communication skills for addressing client concerns.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia using appropriate equipment.
• Triages emergency cases and obtains vital signs.
• Mentor and train other team members.

Skills

Emergency Care

Anesthesia Monitoring

Client Communication

Medical Math

Phlebotomy

Education

Veterinary Technician Credential

Tools

Anesthesia/monitoring equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. A sign-on bonus is available for credentialed technicians.

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, learning environment?

Are you a technician who loves emergency cases and providing care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients?

Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable pet care?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to hear from you.

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician offers an exciting, fast-paced opportunity to utilize and expand your skills while working alongside talented veterinary professionals.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Triages emergency cases, obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
3. Perform digital radiography, ensuring proper technique and patient positioning.
4. Understand normal ranges of patient vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting the veterinarian to changes.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical math, including infusions, and administer medications appropriately.
8. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
9. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
10. Mentor and train other team members.
11. Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering pet insurance and discounts on treatments, procedures, and food.
• We promote growth and development through skill-based leveling, leadership programs, and career advancement opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health.
• We support continuous learning with annual education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to medical journals.
• We care about your health and well-being, providing comprehensive insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support for a healthy lifestyle.
• We foster a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and shared commitment to remarkable pet care.
• BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process.