Veterinary Technician

Northwest Veterinary Hospital; Skokie (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet hospital as an Emergency Veterinary Technician in Skokie, IL. You will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care for pets, including anesthesia monitoring, triage, and mentoring team members. Enjoy a supportive environment with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pet Insurance

Annual CE Allowances

401k and Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Mental Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary emergency care preferred.
• Ability to mentor and train team members.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography and assist with procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Triage

Phlebotomy

Client Communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Skokie, IL is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Position: Emergency Veterinary Technician (CVT licensing not required).

Work Schedule: Full Time; Day/Swing/Overnights. Part Time shifts available.

Pay Range APCAI/CVTII: $23.20 - $38.80/hour

*This pay band is dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
3. Perform digital radiography using proper technique, including proper positioning of patients.
4. Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
5. 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.
6. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes and issues.
7. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
8. Calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
9. Proficiently perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
10. Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
11. Mentor and train other team members.
12. Address client concerns with patience and empathy.
13. Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines; ALS and BLS certification is provided at no cost.

As an ICU Veterinary Technician, you will:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Understand normal ranges of patient vital signs, including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
3. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alert veterinarians to changes.
4. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
5. Calculate medical math (including CRIs) and administer medications appropriately.
6. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
7. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
8. Mentor and train co-workers.
9. Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• Pet Passion: Enjoy pet insurance and discounts for care at BluePearl.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance skills through development programs and leadership workshops, with opportunities for career advancement within Mars Veterinary Health.
• Continuing Education: Benefit from annual CE allowances, free training, VETgirl Elite membership, and Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement.
• Career Advancement: Explore roles in specialty departments with support for VTS credentials.
• Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits Include:

• Bi-annual merit increases
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401k and retirement plans
• Parental leave benefits
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Continuing education and volunteer opportunities

Apply Today: Join our team dedicated to exceptional pet care in an innovative environment. BluePearl Pet Hospital — where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities.

We promote a collaborative culture and are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Assistance and accommodations are available during the application process upon request. BluePearl is a Drug-Free Workplace.