BluePearl Pet Hospital
Emergency Veterinary Technician
BluePearl Pet Hospital, Brentwood, Tennessee, United States, 37027
Overview
Emergency Veterinary Technician role at
BluePearl Pet Hospital
in the busy Emergency and Critical Care department.
Schedule:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7:00am-8:00pm
Pay:
$21.00 - $41.00 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through 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 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 & Experience
Experience as an Emergency Veterinary Technician in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery; ability to work with anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
Strong triage skills and ability to interpret vitals and respond to changes promptly.
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
Associates are leveled by skillset and advance with experience; leadership development opportunities are available through programs and workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, there are opportunities to grow your career.
Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
Benefits & Well-being
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Parental leave benefits.
Flexible work schedules.
401k and retirement planning.
Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
Regional licensed social worker support for well-being in a fast-paced environment.
Family-like culture focused on teamwork and exceptional care for pets.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Veterinary Services
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BluePearl Pet Hospital
in the busy Emergency and Critical Care department.
Schedule:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 7:00am-8:00pm
Pay:
$21.00 - $41.00 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through 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 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 & Experience
Experience as an Emergency Veterinary Technician in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery; ability to work with anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
Strong triage skills and ability to interpret vitals and respond to changes promptly.
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
Associates are leveled by skillset and advance with experience; leadership development opportunities are available through programs and workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, there are opportunities to grow your career.
Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
Benefits & Well-being
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Parental leave benefits.
Flexible work schedules.
401k and retirement planning.
Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
Regional licensed social worker support for well-being in a fast-paced environment.
Family-like culture focused on teamwork and exceptional care for pets.
Note: The content below this point includes job board navigational items and external job listings not pertinent to this role, and has been omitted to preserve focus on the core job description.
#DLBP519939
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Veterinary Services
Equal Opportunity Employer statements and related compliance information have been retained where appropriate.
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