Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Twyford Law Office; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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 as they arrive, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography with proper technique, including patient positioning.
• Understand normal ranges of vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarian to any issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math, administer medications via appropriate routes, perform phlebotomy, and place intravenous catheters.
• 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. We offer pet insurance and discounts to our associates for treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support your growth. Our associates can advance through skill levels via talent development and leadership programs. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, there are endless career opportunities.
• We prioritize continuous learning with annual education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We care for our staff's health and well-being with comprehensive insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support from a licensed social worker.
• We foster a family-like culture focused on teamwork and remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a drug-free workplace.