Relief Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Relief Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced RELIEF Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department.

Pay: $20 - $40 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and depends on experience and advancement through our leveling system.

Relief Emergency Veterinary Technician position in a fast-paced emergency and critical care setting.

• 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.
• Proficient in phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Mentor and train other co-workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.

• We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Growth opportunities through leveling by skillset, leadership workshops, and talent development programs; opportunities to advance within Mars Veterinary Health.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, Blue Pearl University for training, and access to medical journals.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans for rest and recovery.
• Access to regional support and wellness resources in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• A family-like culture with collaborative teamwork.

Blue Pearl is committed to a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodation during the application process upon request. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

Matthews, NC and surrounding areas; multiple related roles listed in the posting.

We value your health and well-being as an associate and support ongoing learning and development.