Veterinary Technician - ER

BluePearl Vet, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary team in Katy, TX as an Emergency Veterinary Technician. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills in a collaborative environment, providing exceptional care for pets. Enjoy benefits like pet insurance, continuing education, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Pet Insurance

Continuing Education Allowances

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician required.
• Ability to perform emergency procedures and monitor patients.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triages emergency cases and obtains vital signs.
• Mentor and train colleagues.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Emergency Triage

Phlebotomy

Client Communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Katy, TX is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!

BluePearl Pet Hospital offers an exciting opportunity for Veterinary Technicians to utilize and expand their skills while working alongside talented veterinary professionals.

Schedule: Full-Time

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 technique and patient positioning.
4. Understand normal ranges of patient vital signs.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarians to changes.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical math, including infusions, 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?

• Enjoy pet insurance benefits and discounts for medical care.
• Grow your skills through development programs and leadership workshops.
• Benefit from continuing education allowances and scholarships.
• Advance in specialty departments with support for VTS credentials.
• Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Benefits Include:

• Merit-based pay increases
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plans
• Parental leave
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Continuing education and memberships
• Volunteer and professional development opportunities

Apply Today: Join our vibrant team committed to exceptional pet care in an innovative environment.

BluePearl Pet Hospital-Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities.

Transform your career and make a real difference!

We foster a collaborative culture and are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process.