Relief ER Vet Tech - Flexible Schedule, Growth & Mentorship

BluePearl; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Associate discounts on pet care

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Relief Veterinary Technicians to support our busy Emergency and Critical Care department in Summerville, SC. The role offers hourly pay from $25.00 to $40.50, depending on experience and advancement through our leveling system.

As a Relief Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will manage anesthesia, triage emergencies, and perform procedures such as phlebotomy, radiography, and catheter placement.

Qualifications

• RVT license or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in Emergency and Critical Care is desired.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and prepare patients for surgery.
• Comfort with phlebotomy and IV access in small animals.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
• Triage emergencies and monitor vitals.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique.
• Maintain knowledge of normal vital sign ranges and alert veterinarians as needed.
• Calculate medical dosages and administer medications.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Place feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train staff.
• Provide compassionate client communication.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Emergency triage

Vital signs interpretation

CPR

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Feeding tubes placement

Central line catheter care

Mentoring/coaching

Client communication

Education

Veterinary Technician certification / RVT license

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Relief Veterinary Technicians to support our busy Emergency and Critical Care department in Summerville, SC. The role offers hourly pay from $25.00 to $40.50, depending on experience and advancement through our leveling system.

As a Relief Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will manage anesthesia, triage emergencies, and perform procedures such as phlebotomy, radiography, and catheter placement.