Relief ER Veterinary Technician: Fast-Paced Care & Growth

BluePearl; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual CE allowance

401k and retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Malvern, PA is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Technician. This role involves anesthesia management, triage of emergencies, and diagnostic imaging to support critically ill or injured pets.

Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience. Competitive shift differentials apply for nights and weekends, and BluePearl offers extensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Triage emergency cases and monitor vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Proficient in digital radiography and proper patient positioning.
• Strong understanding of normal vital sign ranges and CPR readiness.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
• Ability to place feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Ability to calculate medical math including CRIs and administer medications.
• Mentor and train co-workers; strong client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases on arrival and obtain vitals.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and positioning.
• Interprete vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train other staff; address client concerns with empathy.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Malvern, PA is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Technician. This role involves anesthesia management, triage of emergencies, and diagnostic imaging to support critically ill or injured pets.

Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience. Competitive shift differentials apply for nights and weekends, and BluePearl offers extensive benefits and professional development opportunities.