Relief Veterinary Technician - Emergency
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BluePearl Vet, LLC
Mesquite, TX, US
Summary
The technician is responsible for inducing and monitoring anesthesia, triaging emergency cases, and performing digital radiography. They must also manage patient vitals, administer medications, and perform advanced phlebotomy and catheter placements.
Job Description
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team at our East Dallas, TX location!
Position: Veterinary Technician with our Emergency department.
Work Schedule: Relief
Pay: Dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.
As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:
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Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
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Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
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Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.
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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.
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Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes and issues.
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Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
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Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
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Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
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Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
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Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.
Why BluePearl?
Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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.
We have hospitals located throughout the country, many of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine.
Our mission: Provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge and talents.
At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans.
Our vision: Elevate the industry in pursuit of sustainable veterinary excellence so pets receive the best care when they need it most.
We are committed to upholding the highest medical standards and are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat our patients and advance our profession.
Our Guiding Principles
These Five Principles connect all of our BluePearl hospitals and guide the actions and decisions of our Associates every day.
Quality: Quality begins with delivering our best to the people and pets we serve. It continues through all that we do.
Responsibility: We take responsibility without being asked. We support the responsibilities of others.
Mutuality: A mutual benefit is a shared benefit. A shared benefit will endure.
Efficiency: Our resources are precious. Being efficient helps us accomplish more and waste less.
Freedom: Freedom lets us shape our future. Performance allows us to remain free.
Our Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://www.mars.com/privacy.
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida
We have hospitals located throughout the country, many of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine.
Our mission: Provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge and talents.
At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans.
Our vision: Elevate the industry in pursuit of sustainable veterinary excellence so pets receive the best care when they need it most.
We are committed to upholding the highest medical standards and are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat our patients and advance our profession.
Our Guiding Principles
These Five Principles connect all of our BluePearl hospitals and guide the actions and decisions of our Associates every day.
Quality: Quality begins with delivering our best to the people and pets we serve. It continues through all that we do.
Responsibility: We take responsibility without being asked. We support the responsibilities of others.
Mutuality: A mutual benefit is a shared benefit. A shared benefit will endure.
Efficiency: Our resources are precious. Being efficient helps us accomplish more and waste less.
Freedom: Freedom lets us shape our future. Performance allows us to remain free.
Our Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://www.mars.com/privacy.
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida