Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Veterinary Technician - ER
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502
Overview
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency department in Olympia, WA.
LVT Pay:
$24 - $47 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system.
We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.
Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.
For example:
Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.
Responsibilities
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.
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 Veterinarian to changes and issues.
Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
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.
Qualifications
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with eligibility to work in the state of Washington.
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
We offer ongoing learning through annual continuing education allowances, free continuing education sessions, our BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
A regional licensed social worker can provide guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced environment.
Lyra mental health benefits: access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge, plus other well-being resources.
We promote a family-like culture and teamwork to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
Continuing Education and Benefits
Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS, with rollover up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates receive 8 hours of CE paid hours per year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid hours per year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Parental Leave Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Scrub Allowance: $200/year in BluePearl store credit for full-time associates
Referral Bonus Program
State licensure reimbursements
VTNE reimbursements
Additional VTS benefits for pursuing and established VTS technicians
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations available during the application process.
BluePearl is a Drug Free Workplace.
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LVT Pay:
$24 - $47 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system.
We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.
Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.
For example:
Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.
Responsibilities
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.
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 Veterinarian to changes and issues.
Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
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.
Qualifications
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with eligibility to work in the state of Washington.
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
We offer ongoing learning through annual continuing education allowances, free continuing education sessions, our BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
A regional licensed social worker can provide guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced environment.
Lyra mental health benefits: access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge, plus other well-being resources.
We promote a family-like culture and teamwork to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
Continuing Education and Benefits
Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS, with rollover up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates receive 8 hours of CE paid hours per year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid hours per year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Parental Leave Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Scrub Allowance: $200/year in BluePearl store credit for full-time associates
Referral Bonus Program
State licensure reimbursements
VTNE reimbursements
Additional VTS benefits for pursuing and established VTS technicians
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations available during the application process.
BluePearl is a Drug Free Workplace.
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