Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Parental leave

CE allowance

BluePearl University

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in South Austin, TX is opening a brand-new emergency and specialty hospital. We’re building our founding team of experienced Veterinary Technicians to help launch later this year.

As part of the Emergency Veterinary Technician role, you will triage patients, monitor anesthesia, perform radiography, place IV catheters, assist with CPR, and mentor fellow technicians while delivering compassionate care to pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency/critical care preferred.
• RV T or equivalent required.
• Mentor teammates and provide exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency patients and obtain vitals.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Perform digital radiography and proper patient positioning.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Calculate and administer medications, including CRIs.
• Monitor critical patients and intervene when needed.
• Assist with CPR and emergency procedures.
• Mentor fellow technicians and support a collaborative team.
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Teamwork

Patient care

Mentoring

CPR

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician

Tools

Digital radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

CRIs

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is Coming to South Austin this Winter

Be part of something new from the very beginning.

BluePearl Pet Hospital is excited to open our brand-new, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital in South Austin, TX, located at 2555 Western Trails Blvd., Austin, TX 78745. We're building our team now and are looking for experienced Veterinary Technicians to help launch this exciting new hospital later this year.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love emergency medicine, and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Our New Hospital?

As a founding team member, you'll help shape the culture, workflows, and future of our hospital while working alongside an exceptional team of veterinary professionals.

Our new hospital will feature:

• Dedicated Emergency and ICU departments
• Three fully equipped surgical suites
• In-house CT
• Internal Medicine procedure room
• Specialty services including Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Cardiology
• A collaborative environment focused on learning, mentorship, and exceptional patient care

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Triage emergency patients and obtain vital signs.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Perform digital radiography and proper patient positioning.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Calculate and administer medications, including CRIs.
• Monitor critical patients and recognize changes requiring immediate intervention.
• Assist with CPR and emergency procedures.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central lines.
• Mentor fellow technicians and support a collaborative team environment.
• Deliver compassionate care to both patients and clients.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians who:

• Enjoy emergency and critical care medicine.
• Work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Have excellent technical and patient care skills.
• Are eager to continue learning and growing professionally.
• Are passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Why BluePearl?

At BluePearl, we're passionate about pets and equally committed to supporting our associates.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with retirement planning
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Parental leave
• Annual continuing education allowance
• BluePearl University and access to more than 2,000 medical journals
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health
• Trupanion pet insurance and employee discounts on pet care and food
• Well-being resources, including mental health support and compassion fatigue programs

Why Austin?

Austin offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, incredible food, live music, and vibrant culture. Spend your weekends kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, exploring miles of hiking and biking trails, enjoying world-famous barbecue and food trucks, or experiencing the city's renowned live music scene. With sunshine year-round and endless things to do, Austin is an amazing place to live and build your career.

Come grow with us and help build BluePearl's newest hospital in South Austin. We'd love to have you on our founding team!

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer.Applicants mustpossessunrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

BluePearlis committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunityemployerand 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 needassistanceoran accommodationduring the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased toprovidesuchassistance, and no applicant will be penalizedas a result ofsuch a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.