Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl Vet, LLC; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet healthcare provider seeks experienced Veterinary Technicians for its Emergency and Critical Care department. This fast-paced role involves critical patient care, teamwork with veterinary professionals, and opportunities for personal development with comprehensive benefits. Join a team dedicated to enriching lives through exceptional pet care.

Benefits

Pet Insurance

Annual CE Allowances

Flexible Schedules

401k

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care preferred.
• Strong communication skills and empathy in client interactions.
• Ability to perform medical math and administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Triages emergency cases, monitors vital signs, and assists with anesthesia.
• Mentors and trains colleagues while addressing client concerns.
• Performs medical procedures such as phlebotomy and catheter placement.

Skills

Emergency Care

Patient Monitoring

Anesthesia Management

Client Interaction

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care 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?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to hear from you.

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:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Triages emergency cases, obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
3. Perform digital radiography with proper patient positioning.
4. Understand normal ranges of patient vital signs, including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarian to changes.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical math (including CRIs) and administer medications appropriately.
8. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
9. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
10. Mentor and train colleagues.
11. 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.
• We support your growth through skill-based leveling, talent development, and leadership programs, with opportunities for career advancement within Mars Veterinary Health.
• We emphasize continuous learning with annual CE allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to medical journals.
• We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive health insurance, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and mental health support.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.