Veterinary Technician - Critical Care

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital is Coming to South Austin This Winter!

Be part of something new from the very beginning.

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital is excited to open our brand-new, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital in South Austin, TX, located at 2555 Western Trails Blvd., Austin, TX 78745. We're building our team now and looking for an experienced Critical Care Veterinary Technician to help launch this exciting new hospital later this year.

If you're passionate about advanced medicine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and find fulfillment in caring for critically ill and injured patients, we'd love to meet you!

As a founding team member, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape the culture, workflows, and future of our hospital while working alongside a collaborative team of veterinary professionals dedicated to exceptional patient care.

• Dedicated Emergency and ICU departments
• Three fully equipped surgical suites
• In-house CT
• An Internal Medicine procedure room
• Specialty services including Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Cardiology
• A collaborative environment focused on advanced medicine, learning, and mentorship

This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new critical care team, contribute to hospital practices from the ground up, and grow your career in a state-of-the-art specialty and emergency setting.

• Triage emergency and critical care patients, obtain patient histories, and assess vital signs.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, identify patients at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, and initiate CPR when needed.
• Place IV catheters and perform advanced catheter placement, including jugular catheters, central lines, and PICC lines.
• Monitor and care for mechanically ventilated patients.
• Monitor critical patients closely, recognize signs of deterioration, and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
• Calculate and administer medications, including continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
• Assist with emergency procedures and provide advanced nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, fellow technicians, and assistants to deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
• Mentor and train fellow team members while contributing to a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and their families during some of their most challenging moments.

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Has a strong interest in emergency medicine, intensive care, and advanced patient nursing.
• Is confident working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Has strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Can recognize subtle changes in critically ill patients and respond appropriately.
• Values teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
• Enjoys mentoring others and sharing knowledge with fellow team members.
• Is eager to learn, develop new skills, and contribute to building a new hospital.
• Finds fulfillment in helping critically ill patients recover and reunite with their families.

At Blue Pearl, our passion is pets, and we're equally committed to supporting the people who care for them. We believe in continuous learning, career development, and creating an environment where our associates can thrive.

• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Financial well-being: 401(k) and retirement planning resources.
• Time to recharge:
  Paid time off and floating holidays.
• Work-life support:
  Flexible scheduling and parental leave benefits.
• Professional development:
  Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, Blue Pearl University, and access to more than 2,000 medical journals.
• Career growth:
  Skill-based technician levels, leadership development programs, and advancement opportunities across Mars Veterinary Health.
• Pet care benefits:
  Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Health and well-being resources:
  Support for mental health, stress management, compassion fatigue, burnout prevention, communication, and conflict management.

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