Veterinary Technician Relief - ER

BluePearl; Northfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading pet hospital where your skills as an Emergency Veterinary Technician will shine! This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on providing exceptional care for pets. You'll be responsible for critical tasks such as anesthesia monitoring, triaging emergency cases, and mentoring fellow technicians. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal care and looking to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Transform your career in a supportive and innovative setting!

Benefits

Shift Differentials

CPR Certification Provided

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care and anesthesia monitoring.
• Proficient in performing phlebotomy and placing IV catheters.

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia in patients.
• Triage emergency cases and obtain vital signs.
• Mentor and train team members.

Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Triage Emergency Cases

Digital Radiography

CT and Ultrasonography

CPR Certification

Phlebotomy

Client Communication

Mentoring

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Northfield, IL is looking for an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Position: Emergency Veterinary Technician with our ER department.

Work Schedule: Relief

Pay Range APCAI/VTIII: $23.20 - $43.70/hour

*This pay band is dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Competitive Shift Differentials: Earn more with our shift differentials!

• Weekday Night (Mon-Fri 6p to 8a): $4.00
• Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $4.00
• Weekend Night (Sat-Sun 6p to 8a): $5.50

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, You Will:

• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital, including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique, including proper positioning of patients.
• Assist with or perform CT, endoscopy, and ultrasonography.
• Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert veterinarians to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Be proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines. ALS and BLS certification is provided at no cost to you.
• Mentor and train fellow team members and engage with clients with empathy and professionalism.

Apply Today:

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

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities.

Transform your career and make a real difference!

We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We 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 in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.