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Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Horton Animal Hospital - Discovery

Reading (Berks County)

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USD 60,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital seeks experienced Emergency Veterinary Technicians for its fast-paced emergency department. The role involves critical skills such as anesthesia management, triage, and emergency care. Join a passionate team dedicated to providing remarkable care for pets, with opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pet insurance
Discounts on treatments
Continuous learning opportunities
Comprehensive health insurance options
Paid time off

Qualifications

  • Experience in emergency veterinary care is crucial.
  • Ability to perform medical calculations and administer medications.
  • Certification as a Veterinary Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Induce and monitor anesthesia, perform triage on emergency cases.
  • Conduct digital radiography and interpret vital signs.
  • Mentor and train colleagues, address client concerns with empathy.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring
Emergency care
Triage
Mentoring
Client communication

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 that 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, ensuring proper technique and patient positioning.
  • Understand normal ranges of vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
  • Interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting veterinarians to changes.
  • Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
  • Perform medical calculations, administer medications appropriately, and perform phlebotomy and IV catheter placements.
  • 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 pet insurance and discounts on treatments, procedures, and food.
  • We support growth and development, with opportunities for advancement through skill development and leadership programs.
  • We emphasize continuous learning, providing education allowances, free sessions, and access to extensive medical journals.
  • We prioritize your health and well-being with comprehensive insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, retirement plans, paid time off, and support for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  • We foster a family-like culture, working together to lead the industry with remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, providing accommodations during the application process as needed. We are a drug-free workplace.

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