Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Aavld; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is looking for experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians to join their dynamic team. In this fast-paced environment, you will utilize your skills to provide critical care for ill or injured pets while working with a compassionate team of veterinary professionals. The position offers numerous growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and benefits that prioritize your well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and paid time off

Annual education allowances

Trupanion pet insurance discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and triage cases.
• Strong communication skills and empathy towards clients.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and perform necessary diagnostics.
• Mentor and train other team members.

Skills

Anesthetic monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Client communication

Phlebotomy

CPR

Medical math

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

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 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 and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math, administer medications appropriately, perform phlebotomy, and place intravenous catheters.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train other team members.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

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

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