Specialty Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Vet, LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a Specialty Veterinary Technician for its Radiology & Oncology departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in a specialty veterinary setting and be responsible for patient care including performing exams, monitoring patients, and assisting with chemotherapy administration. This role offers great benefits, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive clinic culture.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments

Continuous learning opportunities

401k plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and quick thinker.
• Ability to perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terms.

Responsibilities

• Treating and monitoring patients.
• Supporting clinicians with patient care.
• Preparing and restraining patients for ultrasounds.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Multi-tasking

Education

2+ years experience in specialty veterinary hospital

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an extraordinary Specialty Veterinary Technician to work in our Radiology and Oncology departments!

Pay: $22.00 - $44.00 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and depends on experience and advancement through our leveling system.

A BluePearl Technician is self-motivated, a quick thinker, and able to multi-task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are essential. Preferably, candidates have two or more years’ experience in a specialty veterinary hospital. The right candidate will be responsible for treating and monitoring patients, supporting clinicians with patient care, and communicating effectively with clients.

As a Radiology & Oncology Technician, your responsibilities include:

• Performing physical exams and monitoring vital signs.
• Understanding normal vital and lab parameters and alerting the doctor to abnormalities.
• Preparing and restraining patients for ultrasounds.
• Monitoring patients during anesthesia or sedation.
• Performing phlebotomy and placing peripheral IV catheters.
• Calculating basic medical math.
• Setting up materials for chemotherapy administration and safely dispensing oral and injectable chemotherapy agents.
• Checking chemotherapy calculations and dosages.
• Properly shaving and wrapping for IV catheter placement for chemotherapy infusion.
• Understanding chemotherapy extravasation procedures.
• Admitting oncology patients, obtaining thorough histories, and providing discharge instructions.
• Maintaining knowledge of veterinary medical terms and communicating effectively with veterinary professionals.
• Addressing client concerns and facilitating communication during visits or after hospitalization.
• Understanding tumor types and diagnostic work-up protocols.
• Assisting with anesthesia and monitoring equipment for ASA I or II classified patients.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Remaining current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrating proficiency as assigned.
• Maintaining hospital operations such as stocking and cleaning.

Why choose BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering benefits like Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support career growth through skill-based leveling, leadership development programs, and opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health.
• We provide continuous learning opportunities, including an annual CE allowance, free sessions, and access to BluePearl University and medical journals.
• We care about our staff’s health and well-being with comprehensive insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k plans, and paid time off.

We also promote a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and remarkable care for pets.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.