Veterinary Technician - Emergency

AAVMP; Lewisville (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Pet insurance

Continuing education allowances

Scholarship reimbursement

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in North Dallas, TX is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our emergency team. The role includes anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery, triage of emergencies, and radiography with proper technique.

You will interpret vital signs, alert Veterinarians to changes, perform phlebotomy and IV catheter placements, and manage medications and CPR when needed. We offer growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Veterinary Technician with applicable anesthesia skills.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters.
• Strong understanding of vital signs and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia and use monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases and record vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with correct patient positioning.
• Interpret vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math and administer medications by appropriate routes.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Provide patient care with empathy and address client concerns.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

CPR

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Radiography

Vital signs interpretation

Client empathy

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team in North Dallas, TX!

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,000.

Pay: Dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Competitive Shift Differentials: Earn more with our shift differentials!

• Weekday Night (Mon-Fri 6p to 8a): $3.50
• Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $3.50
• Weekend Night (Sat-Sun 6p to 8a): $5.00

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

• 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 patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Why BluePearl?

• Pet Passion: Enjoy Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for medical care at BluePearl.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
• Continuing Education: Benefit from annual CE allowances, free training sessions, and Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
• Career Advancement: Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.
• Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Benefits Include:

• Paid time off and floating holidays
• 401k and retirement planning
• Maternal and Paternal leave benefits
• Hinge Health membership
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits (a few of many examples include 12 free therapy sessions annually, a free Calm wellness app subscription, and access to regional social work)
• Free VETgirl Elite membership and continuing education
• Opportunities for volunteerism and professional development (examples include coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).
• Uniform Allowance
• MARS discounts - M&Ms, KIND Snacks, & T-Mobile are just some!

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities.

Transform your career and make a real difference!

We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and 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 need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.