Relief Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Flexible schedules

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Mesquite, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for our Emergency department. In this role, you will induce and monitor anesthesia, triage emergency cases, and perform digital radiography.

The position offers a supportive environment with access to mental health resources and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care required, preferably in emergency settings.
• Must be licensed in Texas.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases upon arrival.
• Perform digital radiography.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

Patient vital sign assessment

CPR initiation

Medical math calculation

Phlebotomy

Intravenous catheter placement

Feeding tube placement

Client communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team at our East Dallas, TX location!

Position

Veterinary Technician with our Emergency department.

Work Schedule

Relief

Pay

Dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

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.
• H ave 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 patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Benefits

Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.