Veterinary Technician - ER

BluePearl; Tualatin (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician in Tualatin, OR. The role involves critical care responsibilities including anesthesia monitoring, emergency triage, and advanced imaging techniques. Full-time positions available with competitive pay and professional development opportunities, emphasizing teamwork and high-quality pet care.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Parental Leave plans

Stress management and mental health support

Confidential care for emotional health

Continued education and training programs

Company discounts on pet care and supplies

Annual allowance for company swag and scrubs

Free membership for continuing education

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician or similar role.
• Understanding of patient vital signs.
• Ability to mentor and train co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and recover anesthesia for patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography and assist with advanced imaging.

Skills

Anesthesia

Triage

Digital Radiography

CPR

Phlebotomy

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Duluth, MN is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Position: Emergency Veterinary Technician (CVT licensing not required).

Work Schedule: Full-Time; Day/Swing/Overnight shifts opportunities

Pay Range APCAI/CVTII: $21.00 - $35.30/hour

*This pay band is dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Competitive Shift Differentials: Earn more with our shift differentials!

• Weekday Night (Mon-Thu 6p to 8a): $3.50
• Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $3.50
• Weekend Night (Fri-Sun 6p to 8a): $5.00

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician , You Will:

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique, including proper positioning of patients.
• Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
• Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines. ALS and BLS certification is provided at no cost to you.
• Mentor and train fellow team members and engage with clients with empathy and professionalism.

Why BluePearl?

Our passion is pets. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets. To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. And we value your health and well-being.

Mars Veterinary Health and BluePearl are dedicated to making a better world for pets and the people who care for them. We believe that starts with equity, inclusion & diversity, and taking a holistic approach to supporting our 70,000+ Associates' health and wellbeing, particularly combatting inherent mental health challenges faced by veterinary professionals.

As a full-time associate we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• We provide outstanding technician support. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities in career advancement.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Parental Leave plans.
• Social workers assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
• LYRA - confidential care for your emotional and mental health, how, when, and where you need it. Whether you're feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, support from Lyra. All associates regardless of benefit eligibility (includes full and part time) have access to 12 sessions at no cost to you. Relief associates are not eligible.
• *BluePearl University - our own built-in learning management system that houses resources for system training, continuing education, compliance, and personal development. Learning communities exist for all our training and mentorship programs.
• Trupanion Pet Insurance.
• BluePearl Pet Care Discounts.
• Additional Discounts including pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone discounts, car discounts.
• Company store allowance - annual allowance to purchase BluePearl swag and scrubs throughout the year.
• VETgirl - Receive a FREE membership on the subscription-based multimedia service that offers RACE approved online continuing education for veterinary professionals. Veterinary students and veterinary technician students also receive a free membership to VETgirl.

Apply Today: Apply now and become a key part of our vibrant team, dedicated to providing exceptional care in an innovative and supportive environment.

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

We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed,

sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.