Relief technician

BluePearl; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Continuing education allowance

401k and retirement planning

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider located in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians for relief shifts in their Emergency department. The role involves inducing anesthesia, triaging emergency cases, and performing tasks like radiography. This dynamic position offers growth opportunities and various benefits, such as medical insurance, 401k plans, and continuing education resources. The ideal candidate will have a Veterinary Technician Certification and a passion for animal care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Veterinary Technician and have prior veterinary experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency environment is essential.
• Exemplary communication skills are required for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography on patients.
• Calculate necessary medical math for medication administration.
• Carry out CPR when necessary.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

Phlebotomy skills

Patient monitoring

Medical math

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Radiography machines

Job description

Job Description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work relief shifts in our busy Emergency department at our Grand Rapids, MI location.

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast‑paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• 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.

• 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 Veterinarian to changes and issues.

• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.

• Properly 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 and central line catheters.

• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.

• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

• We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.

• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

• Parental leave benefits

• Flexible work schedules

• 401k and retirement planning

• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans

• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment

• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.