Relief ER Veterinary Technician - Growth & Mentoring

AAVMP; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Oak Creek, WI is seeking an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician for our Emergency department, covering ER/ICU shifts. The role focuses on anesthesia, triage, radiography, CT, endoscopy, and ultrasound with a strong emphasis on client empathy and mentoring colleagues.

RESPONSIBLE candidates will monitor vital signs, perform phlebotomy, manage IV lines, and assist with critical care procedures.

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.
• Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
• 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 veterinarians to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines. ALS and BLS certification is provided at no cost to you.
• Mentor and train fellow team members and engage with clients with empathy and professionalism.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Oak Creek, WI is seeking an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician for our Emergency department, covering ER/ICU shifts. The role focuses on anesthesia, triage, radiography, CT, endoscopy, and ultrasound with a strong emphasis on client empathy and mentoring colleagues.

RESPONSIBLE candidates will monitor vital signs, perform phlebotomy, manage IV lines, and assist with critical care procedures.