Veterinary Technician - Emergency Overnight

BluePearl Vet, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Overnight Veterinary Technician in a dynamic Emergency and Critical Care department. This role offers the chance to work closely with skilled veterinary professionals while providing essential care to critically ill pets. You'll engage in critical tasks such as anesthesia monitoring, triaging emergency cases, and performing life-saving procedures. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional growth, this position not only allows you to enhance your skills but also to make a significant impact on the lives of pets and their families. If you're passionate about animal care and thrive in fast-paced environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pet Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Annual Education Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care and anesthesia monitoring.
• Ability to perform triage and manage critical patients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Mentor and train colleagues in emergency procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Triage Emergency Cases

Digital Radiography

CPR Initiation

Medical Math Calculation

Phlebotomy

Mentoring and Training

Job description

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Overnight 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 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?

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

Pay: $20 - $40 / hour

This pay band depends on experience and advancement through our CareerTrax leveling system.

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital offers an exciting, fast-paced role 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. Triage emergency cases upon arrival, including obtaining vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
3. Perform digital radiography with proper technique and patient positioning.
4. Understand normal ranges of vital signs and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarians to changes.
5. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
6. Calculate medical math, including infusion rates, and administer medications appropriately.
7. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
8. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
9. Mentor and train colleagues, demonstrating patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Why BluePearl?

1. We are passionate about pets, offering pet insurance and discounts for treatments, procedures, and food.
2. We encourage growth through skill-based leveling, talent development, and leadership programs, with opportunities to advance within Mars Veterinary Health.
3. We support continuous learning with an annual education allowance, free sessions, our BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
4. We care about your well-being, providing medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support from a licensed social worker.
5. We foster a family-like culture focused on teamwork and remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations during the application process upon request. We are also a drug-free workplace.