Veterinary Technician - Emergency

BluePearl Specialty Emergency Pet Hospital is seeking knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technicians to join their fast-paced Emergency Department!

Shift Needs: Wednesday - Friday Overnights

Sunday - Tuesday - Day shift

Our team is a family, and we promote a positive, fun, team-centered culture!

You will work alongside other skilled veterinary professionals to provide remarkable care for our patients and their families.

We provide generous weekend day shift differentials!

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 / hour

*with licensing this range may shift*

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system.

We are looking for experienced technicians with a strong work ethic who are dedicated to their chosen profession and is passionate about providing the highest quality of care for their patients. You will be able to advance and fully utilize your technical skills. Our hospital also provides an encouraging environment that will support your continued professional growth in this field.

As an Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Assist the doctor with creating patient treatment plans and thoroughly explaining to owners.
• 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.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.

BluePearl is the next step in your career!

Why BluePearl?

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

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 each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Avondale, AZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary technician: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28