Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Northwest Veterinary Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join their team. The role includes critical responsibilities such as monitoring anesthesia, triaging emergencies, and providing empathetic care for pets in need. With opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits, you will thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment dedicated to animal health.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual training allowances

Flexible schedules

Comprehensive insurance options

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care required.
• Ability to mentor and train colleagues.
• Strong communication and empathy skills.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases upon arrival.
• Calculate medical math and administer medications.

Skills

Emergency care

Patient monitoring

Anesthesia knowledge

Medical math

Client communication

Education

Veterinary Technician degree

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:

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases upon arrival, including obtaining vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
• Understand normal ranges of patient vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting veterinarians to changes.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math, administer medications appropriately, and perform phlebotomy and IV catheter placement.
• 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 on pet treatments, procedures, and food to our associates.
• We promote growth and advancement through skill-based leveling, talent development, and leadership programs, with opportunities across Mars Veterinary Health.
• We support continuous learning via annual allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We prioritize your health and well-being with comprehensive insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support from a regional licensed social worker.
• Our hospital culture is family-like, emphasizing teamwork and remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities and uphold a drug-free workplace.