BluePearl Pet Hospital
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring: Veterinary Technician - Overnight in Mount Ple
BluePearl Pet Hospital, Mount Pleasant, SC, US, 29466
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BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians for our Emergency and Critical Care department.
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.
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.
Have a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert the 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.
Be 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.
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
We encourage career growth. Associates advance through levels as they gain skills and experience, with leadership development programs and workshops available.
We provide continuous learning opportunities, including an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
Benefits and Wellness
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Parental leave benefits.
Flexible work schedules.
401(k) and retirement planning.
Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
Access to a regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast‑paced environment.
We promote a family‑like culture; everyone works together to lead the industry and enrich lives through remarkable pet care.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Veterinary Services
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 will consider applicants 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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