Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Part Time Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Lake Lotawana, Missouri, United States
BluePearl Pet Hospital – Veterinary Technician – Emergency & Critical Care
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work part time in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department at our Lee’s Summit, MO location.
At BluePearl 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.
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.
Show patience and empathy to address client concerns.
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 associates 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 careers.
We understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
We value your health and well-being by providing 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.
A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty care environment.
We promote a family‑like culture in our hospitals, working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
Equal Opportunity 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. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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At BluePearl 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.
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.
Show patience and empathy to address client concerns.
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 associates 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 careers.
We understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
We value your health and well-being by providing 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.
A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty care environment.
We promote a family‑like culture in our hospitals, working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
Equal Opportunity 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. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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