Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team. This role entails managing critical cases, monitoring anesthesia, and developing skills in a supportive, family-like culture. The ideal candidate is passionate about animal care and committed to professional growth, with opportunities for advancement and continuous learning.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on treatments and food

Annual education allowances

401k and paid time off

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician with a passion for emergency care.
• Knowledge in anesthesia, vital signs, and emergency protocols.
• Ability to mentor and elevate colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia; triage emergency cases.
• Perform digital radiography and assess vital signs.
• Administer medications, place IV catheters, and conduct CPR as needed.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage

Digital radiography

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

CPR initiation

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our Emergency department.

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

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:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Triage emergency cases upon arrival, including obtaining vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
3. Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
4. Understand normal ranges of vital signs, including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting the veterinarian to any changes.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical dosages accurately, administer medications via appropriate routes, and perform phlebotomy and IV catheter placement.
8. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
9. Mentor and train colleagues, demonstrating patience and empathy in addressing client concerns.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on treatments, procedures, and food for our associates.
• We support career growth through skill-based leveling, talent development programs, and leadership workshops, with opportunities to advance within Mars Veterinary Health.
• We promote continuous learning with annual education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We prioritize your health and well-being, offering medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support services from a licensed social worker.
• We foster a family-like culture committed to leading the industry through remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations during the application process upon request. We uphold a drug-free workplace.