Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians for their Emergency department. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can utilize your skills in anesthesia monitoring, emergency triage, and patient care. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care for critically ill pets. With opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and their owners. Join a supportive and respectful workplace that values your expertise and commitment to pet care.

Benefits

Trupanion Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Comprehensive Insurance Options

Flexible Schedules

401k

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Access to Medical Journals

Skill-Based Leveling

Leadership Programs

Qualifications

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and emergency care.
• Ability to perform digital radiography and interpret vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia for emergency cases.
• Triage patients and perform vital sign assessments.
• Mentor and train colleagues in emergency procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Emergency Triage

Digital Radiography

Vital Signs Interpretation

CPR Initiation

Phlebotomy

Intravenous Catheter Placement

Mentoring

Client Communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Degree

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians for our Emergency department

Are you looking to work in a fast-paced, learning environment? Do you love emergency cases and providing care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients? Are you passionate about enriching lives through remarkable pet care?

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the Veterinary Technician role is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity 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 using proper equipment.
2. Triages emergency cases, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
3. Perform digital radiography with proper technique and positioning.
4. Understand normal ranges of patient vital signs and alert veterinarians to any changes.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical dosages accurately, administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and place intravenous catheters.
8. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
9. Mentor and train colleagues.
10. Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering Trupanion pet insurance and employee discounts.
• We support your growth through skill-based leveling, talent development, and leadership programs.
• We promote continuous learning with annual allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to medical journals.
• We care for your health and well-being with comprehensive insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support from a regional social worker.
• We foster a family-like, respectful, and diverse work environment committed to remarkable pet care.