Relief Veterinary Technician

BluePearl; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,751 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Diverse work environment

Leadership development programs

Job summary

A prominent veterinary health organization is seeking a skilled Relief Veterinary Technician to join their Emergency & Critical Care team in Boston, MA. This role involves important responsibilities such as preparing patients for surgery, monitoring anesthesia, and performing advanced medical techniques. The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for career advancement through various development programs. Ideal candidates should have a passion for mentoring and possess the ability to handle emergency situations with patience and empathy.

Qualifications

• Proficient in anesthesia monitoring and equipment use.
• Experience in triaging emergency cases and obtaining vitals.
• Skilled in performing digital radiography.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover patients from anesthesia.
• Conduct emergency triage and obtain vital signs.
• Perform medical procedures such as phlebotomy and catheter placement.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

Medical math

Phlebotomy

Client communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Charlestown, MA

is seeking a skilled Relief Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care team.

Pay

$24.50 - $49.00 / hour
This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

Shift Differentials

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$5.50 Shift Differential

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.
• 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

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 career.

EEO Statement

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.