Relief Veterinary Technician - ER & Anesthesia Expert

Brief Media, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA seeks Relief Veterinary Technicians to support our emergency and general care teams. The role offers hourly pay from $18.50 to $31.50 plus competitive shift differentials, with increments based on experience and a competency assessment.

As a Tech, you will assist anesthesia, triage emergencies, perform radiography, monitor vitals, place IV catheters, and mentor teammates while delivering compassionate care to pets and guidance to pet owners.

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.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA seeks Relief Veterinary Technicians to support our emergency and general care teams. The role offers hourly pay from $18.50 to $31.50 plus competitive shift differentials, with increments based on experience and a competency assessment.

As a Tech, you will assist anesthesia, triage emergencies, perform radiography, monitor vitals, place IV catheters, and mentor teammates while delivering compassionate care to pets and guidance to pet owners.