Veterinary Technician - Emergency - Relief

BluePearl•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Relief Veterinary Technician to join our team in North Dallas, TX! Position: Veterinary Technician with our Emergency and Critical Care department.

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.
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.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for medical care at BluePearl.
Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops.
Associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
Benefit from annual CE allowances, free training sessions, and Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.
Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Paid time off and floating holidays
401k and retirement planning
Maternal and Paternal leave benefits
Hinge Health membership
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits (a few of many examples include 12 free therapy sessions annually, a free Calm wellness app subscription, and access to regional social work)
Free VETgirl Elite membership and continuing education
Opportunities for volunteerism and professional development (examples include coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).
Uniform Allowance
MARS discounts - M&Ms, KIND Snacks, & T-Mobile are just some!