Veterinary Technician - ER Relief

California Veterinary Hospital; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

California Veterinary Hospital seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for the Emergency Department in East Dallas, TX. This role involves critical responsibilities including anesthesia monitoring, triaging emergency cases, and providing compassionate care to both pets and their owners. Ideal candidates should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and promote excellent client communication.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

Access to mental health resources

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician in emergency settings preferred.
• Competence in performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters.
• Strong communication skills and empathy when dealing with clients.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Calculate medical dosages and administer medications.
• Perform phlebotomy and place feeding tubes.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Triage

Digital Radiography

Vital Signs Interpretation

Medical Dosage Calculation

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. 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 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 the Veterinarian to any changes or issues.
6. Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
7. Calculate medical dosages accurately, 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. Demonstrate 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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We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals, believing 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 where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process for individuals with disabilities. No applicant will be penalized for requesting such assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.