Veterinary Technician - ER Relief

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Mesquite, Texas is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for their Emergency department. This role involves critical tasks such as anesthesia monitoring, triaging emergency cases, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary services in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Access to mental health resources

Qualifications

• Experienced in emergency veterinary care and monitoring.
• Strong understanding of patient vital signs.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Triages emergency cases and obtains vital signs.
• Calculates medical math and administers medications.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Emergency Triage

Digital Radiography

Vital Signs Interpretation

CPR Initiation

Medication Administration

Phlebotomy

Client Communication

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team at our East Dallas, TX location!

Position: Veterinary Technician in our Emergency department.

Work Schedule: Relief

Pay: Dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients, using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Triages 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. Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarian to any changes or issues.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
8. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels proficiently.
9. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
10. Show patience and empathy when addressing client concerns.

Why BluePearl?

Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

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

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