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BluePearl Pet Hospital · 2 weeks ago

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$21.10/hr - $40.60/hr

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in their busy Emergency and Critical Care department. The role involves inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia in patients, triaging emergency cases, and performing various medical procedures to ensure the well-being of pets in critical situations.

Health CareNon ProfitPetVeterinaryWellness

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers

Have patience and empathy to address client concerns

Qualification

VTS credentialingAnesthesia monitoringDigital radiographyPhlebotomyMedical mathCPR initiationEmpathyPatienceMentoring

Required

Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience

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 a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers

Have patience and empathy to address client concerns

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

Annual continuing education allowance

Free continuing education sessions

Our own BluePearl University for training

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

Parental leave benefits

Flexible work schedules

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off and floating holiday plans

A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment

Company

BluePearl Pet Hospital

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BluePearl Pet Hospital is a nonprofit organization that provides veterinary care services.

Founded in 1996

Tampa, Florida, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bluepearlcares.org

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