Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

CE allowances

Leadership workshops

Career advancement

Mental health resources

401k retirement plan

Parental leave

MARS discounts

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in North Dallas, TX is hiring an experienced Day Shift/Swing Shift Veterinary Technician. The role offers a pay range of $21.08–$40.00 per hour, depending on licensing, experience, and competency assessment outcomes.

Competitive shift differentials apply for night and weekend shifts, with benefits and growth opportunities through Mars Veterinary Health. As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will manage anesthesia, triage cases, perform radiography, monitor vitals, and

Qualifications

• Dependent on local veterinary licensing and experience.
• Advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vitals including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
• Understand normal ranges for vital signs and interpret data accordingly.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vitals and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical dosages and administer medications by proper routes and duration.
• Phlebotomy and placement of intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital

is hiring an experienced Day Shift/Swing Shift Veterinary Technician to join our team in North Dallas, TX!

Pay: $21.08- 40.00/hr

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

Competitive 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
• Parental leave benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• 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.