Veterinary Technician- ICU Overnight

BluePearl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to exceptional pet care! As a Veterinary Technician in a busy emergency department, you will play a crucial role in providing life-saving care to critically ill pets. With a focus on continuous learning and career advancement, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued and developed. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team culture that prioritizes both staff and patient well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Trupanion Pet Insurance

Annual Education Allowances

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Leadership Workshops

Access to Medical Journals

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care and anesthesia monitoring.
• Ability to triage cases and interpret vital signs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia for emergency patients.
• Triage cases and perform digital radiography.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Triage Emergency Cases

Digital Radiography

Vital Signs Interpretation

CPR Initiation

Medication Administration

Phlebotomy

Mentoring and Training

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Anesthesia Equipment

Monitoring Equipment

Radiography Equipment

Job description

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians for our busy Emergency department.

Are you interested in working 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 yes, we want to hear from you.

Pay and Benefits

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $40 per hour, depending on experience and advancement through our CareerTrax leveling system. Additional night shift differentials of $3.50 to $5.00 per hour are available.

Role Overview

As a Patient Care Veterinary Technician, you will:

1. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia, using anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
2. Triage emergency cases, 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 interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting veterinarians to changes.
5. Identify patients at risk of arrest and initiate CPR.
6. Calculate medical dosages accurately and administer medications appropriately.
7. Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral vessels.
8. Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
9. Mentor and train colleagues, demonstrating patience and empathy when addressing client concerns.

Why Choose BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets, offering Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support your growth through skill-based leveling, talent development programs, and leadership workshops, with opportunities for career advancement within Mars Veterinary Health.
• We prioritize continuous learning, providing annual education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We care for our staff’s health and well-being, offering medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support from a licensed social worker.
• Our hospital culture is family-like, emphasizing teamwork and a shared commitment to leading the industry through exceptional pet care.