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Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville

Sandy Springs (GA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative pet hospital dedicated to providing exceptional emergency care. This role as a Veterinary Technician offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you will utilize your skills in anesthesia, triage, and patient care. You'll be part of a supportive culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. With a focus on enriching the lives of pets and their owners, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in veterinary medicine. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance
Discounts on pet treatments
Annual education allowances
Flexible schedules
401(k)
Paid time off
Support from a licensed social worker

Qualifications

  • Experience in emergency veterinary care is essential.
  • Certification as a Veterinary Technician is required.

Responsibilities

  • Induce and monitor anesthesia for emergency cases.
  • Triage patients and obtain vital signs.
  • Mentor and train colleagues in veterinary practices.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring
Triage emergency cases
Digital radiography
Vital signs interpretation
CPR initiation
Medical dosage calculation
Phlebotomy
IV catheter placement
Mentoring and training
Client communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Sandy Springs, GA, is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians for our busy Emergency and Critical Care department.

Are you looking to work in a fast-paced, learning environment? Do you love emergency cases and providing care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients? Are you passionate about enriching lives through remarkable pet care? If you answered 'yes' to these questions, we want to hear from you.

Pay: $18 - $42/hour (dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system)

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the Veterinary Technician role offers an exciting, fast-paced opportunity to utilize and expand your skills alongside talented veterinary professionals.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:
  1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia, 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 alert veterinarians to any changes.
  5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs.
  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.
  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 love pets. Benefits include Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
  • We support your growth with skill-based leveling, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health.
  • We prioritize continuous learning through annual education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
  • We care about your well-being, offering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401(k), paid time off, and support from a licensed social worker.

Our culture promotes teamwork and respect, aiming to lead the industry by providing exceptional pet care. BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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