Veterinary Technician ER - Relief

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Lafayette (CO); Hybrid; USD 30,513 - 61,868; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Continuing education allowance

401k and retirement planning

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO, seeks Relief Veterinary Technicians for its busy Emergency and Critical Care department. This role offers flexible scheduling and competitive hourly pay ranging from $22.15 to $44.91, depending on experience and ability. Technicians will gain valuable experience in a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement.

The position includes various responsibilities related to emergency operations, patient care, and collaboration with experienced veterinary professionals. Additional benefits include a supportive work culture and numerous insurance options.

Qualifications

• Experience in inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia.
• Ability to triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Understanding of medical math for medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia in patients and use relevant equipment.
• Triage emergency cases, obtaining vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography and ensure proper positioning.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

Vital signs interpretation

Medical math

Phlebotomy

Client empathy

Education

Veterinary Technician experience

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Radiography equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Relief Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department in Lafayette, CO!

Schedule: any coverage available (days, evenings, overnight, swing)

Pay: $22.15 - $44.91 / hour

Pay scale depends on experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system.

Shift differentials: we also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.

• Shift differentials are based on a 4 hour minimum.
• Mon-Fri from 6pm-8am: $3.50
• Sat-Sun from 8am-6pm: $3.50
• Sat-Sun from 6pm-8am: $5.00

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 the critically ill or injured patient? 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 will allow you to utilize the skills you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

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.
• 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 the veterinarian to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Be proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co‑workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience, with endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
• We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We provide medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave benefits; flexible work schedules; 401k and retirement planning; paid time off and floating holiday plans; a regional licensed social worker for work‑life support; and a family‑like culture that supports teamwork and industry leadership.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S., and not require future sponsorship for an employment‑based green card.

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, 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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