Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine Mentor

BluePearl; Levittown (PA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Flexible Scheduling

401k and Retirement Planning

Résumé du poste

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Levittown, PA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician for the Internal Medicine department. This role involves supporting internists, performing anesthesia and imaging, phlebotomy, and client education as part of a busy hospital team.

You will work four 10-hour shifts per week, with one weekend day, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Compensation ranges and advancement through CareerTrax leveling are provided.

Responsabilités

• Act as liaison between our internists and our clients regarding patient histories, care instructions, lab results, patient updates, and other topics as requested by the doctors.
• Perform anesthesia and sedation for CT scans, Endoscopy, and Ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Perform digital radiography, utilizing sedation and other restraint/positioning techniques.
• 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.
• Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway). Clean and maintain equipment following procedure.
• Discharge Internal Medicine patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid, and feeding tube demonstrations.
• Set up and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which may include: Joint Taps; Body cavity centesis (thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis, abdominocentesis); Bone marrow biopsy and aspirates; Needle aspirates; Laparoscopic or ultrasound-guided biopsies.
• Learn to 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.

Description du poste

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Levittown, PA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician for the Internal Medicine department. This role involves supporting internists, performing anesthesia and imaging, phlebotomy, and client education as part of a busy hospital team.

You will work four 10-hour shifts per week, with one weekend day, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Compensation ranges and advancement through CareerTrax leveling are provided.