Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Grand Rapids is looking for experienced Veterinary Technicians to join their Emergency and Critical Care department. This fast-paced role offers opportunities to utilize skills in anesthesia, vital signs monitoring, and emergency care, all while working within a supportive and passionate team. The hospital prioritizes continuous learning and provides a nurturing environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts for pet treatments

Annual CE allowances

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

401k

Paid time off

Support from a licensed social worker

Qualifications

• Experienced in emergency veterinary care.
• Skilled in managing critical patients and monitoring vital signs.
• Ability to interact empathetically with clients.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Mentor and train colleagues.

Skills

Emergency care

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage

CPR

Phlebotomy

Client communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department.

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, learning environment?

Are you a technician that loves emergency cases and providing care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients?

Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you.

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that allows you to utilize and expand your skills while working alongside talented veterinary professionals.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases upon arrival, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
• Understand normal ranges of vital signs, including heart and respiratory rates, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical dosages accurately, including infusions, and administer medications appropriately.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train colleagues.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support career growth through skill-based leveling, leadership programs, and opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health.
• We emphasize continuous learning with annual CE allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We care for our staff’s health and well-being with comprehensive insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support from a licensed social worker.
• We foster a family-like, respectful, and inclusive culture committed to diversity and equal opportunity.