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Relief Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl

Mesquite, TXJobPosted 2mo ago

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Mesquite, TX
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Local Veterinary LicensingAssociate's degree

Job overview

BluePearl is hiring a Relief Veterinary Technician - Emergency. BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for its Emergency department in East Dallas, TX. This role involves inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia, triaging emergency cases, performing digital radiography, and interpreting vital signs. The technician will also calculate and administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and place various catheters. The position offers a supportive environment with access to mental health resources and comprehensive benefits.

Key focus areas include Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients, Use anesthesia/monitoring equipment, and Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital.

Successful candidates bring Veterinary Technician Experience and Local Veterinary Licensing. Important skills include Induce Anesthesia, Monitor Anesthesia, Recover Anesthesia, Anesthesia/Monitoring Equipment, Triage Emergency Cases, and Obtain Vitals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Induce AnesthesiaMonitor AnesthesiaRecover AnesthesiaAnesthesia/Monitoring EquipmentTriage Emergency CasesObtain VitalsPerform Digital RadiographyProper Patient PositioningInterpret Vital SignsIdentify Patients at Risk for ArrestInitiate CPRCalculate Medical MathAdminister MedicationsPerforming PhlebotomyPlacing Intravenous CathetersPlacing Feeding TubesMaintaining Feeding TubesPlacing Central Line CathetersMaintaining Central Line CathetersPatienceEmpathy

Qualifications

Experienced Veterinary TechnicianLocal Veterinary Licensing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full 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:

  • 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 temperatureheart 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 heartand 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 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.

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