Veterinary Technician - ER Relief

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician for their Emergency Department. This role requires expertise in anesthesia monitoring, triaging emergency cases, and performing digital radiography. You'll work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and offers access to mental health resources and flexible schedules. Join a team committed to exceptional pet care and experience a fulfilling career with endless possibilities in a diverse workplace. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• Experience with anesthesia and monitoring equipment is essential.
• Ability to perform triage and understand vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Perform digital radiography and phlebotomy.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Triage emergency cases

Digital radiography

Vital signs assessment

CPR initiation

Medical math calculations

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Triage emergency cases as they arrive, including 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, including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
5. Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarian to changes and issues.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications appropriately.
8. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
9. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
10. Show patience and empathy when addressing client concerns.

Why BluePearl?

Supportive environment with access to mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Apply Today:

Join our vibrant team dedicated to exceptional pet care in an innovative and supportive environment.

About BluePearl Pet Hospital

Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities. We promote a collaborative culture and 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 and is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. We are also a drug-free workplace.