Relief ER Veterinary Tech – Critical Care & Anesthesia

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Charlestown, MA is seeking a skilled Relief Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care team. The role involves inducing, monitoring and recovering anesthesia, triaging emergencies, and performing radiography and critical patient monitoring.

We offer competitive hourly pay ($24.50–$49.00) with shift differentials for nights and weekends, and opportunities for advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and recover patients.
• Proficiency with phlebotomy and placing IV catheters.
• Strong client empathy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and monitor vitals and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and positioning.
• Understand normal ranges for vitals and respond to changes.
• Obtain and interpret vital signs and alert Veterinarian when needed.
• Identify patients at risk and initiate CPR when required.
• Carry out medical calculations and administer medications correctly.
• Place and maintain IV access and venous catheters.
• Assist with feeding tube and central line placement as needed.
• Mentor and train other team members.
• Provide compassionate client support and counseling.

Skills

Anesthesia management

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

CPR

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Charlestown, MA is seeking a skilled Relief Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care team. The role involves inducing, monitoring and recovering anesthesia, triaging emergencies, and performing radiography and critical patient monitoring.

We offer competitive hourly pay ($24.50–$49.00) with shift differentials for nights and weekends, and opportunities for advancement through our competency assessment tool.