Veterinary Technician - Emergency/Patient Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to join their dynamic Emergency and Critical Care department. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you can enhance your skills while making a significant impact on the lives of critically ill pets. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive culture, you will work alongside talented veterinary professionals and have access to continuous learning opportunities. Enjoy competitive benefits, including pet insurance and discounts, while being part of a family-like team dedicated to remarkable pet care.

Benefits

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Pet Treatments

Annual CE Allowances

Flexible Schedules

401k

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician with experience in emergency care.
• Ability to perform anesthesia monitoring and triage emergency cases.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and perform digital radiography.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Triage Emergency Cases

Digital Radiography

CPR Initiation

Phlebotomy

Client Communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Credential

Tools

Anesthesia Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. A sign-on bonus is available for credentialed technicians.

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.

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. Triage emergency cases upon arrival, including obtaining vitals 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 like heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarian to any issues.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical dosages, including infusions, and administer medications appropriately.
8. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
9. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
10. Mentor and train co-workers.
11. Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

1. We offer pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food for our associates.
2. We support career growth through skill-based leveling, leadership programs, and opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health.
3. We promote continuous learning with annual CE allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to medical journals.
4. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
5. We foster a family-like culture emphasizing 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.