Licensed Veterinary Technician

3 days ago


Richmond VA United States BluePearl Vet, LLC Full time
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to work day shift in our thriving Emergency and Critical Care department.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

**We are now offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for credentialed technicians**

Pay: $25.00 - $42.50 / hour

*This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.*

Our 20,000-square-foot hospital underwent a full remodel of the ICU and reception entrance completed in summer 2022. The remodel of the ICU now houses a brand-new CT (64 slice). The hospital also houses an on-site MRI, full complement of orthopedic surgical equipment, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and arthroscopy. This hospital has an internal medicine service with state-of-the-art endoscopy, ultrasound, and complete ancillary radiographic diagnostic capabilities.

This is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals.

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:

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.

Why BluePearl?

Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.

In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

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.

Lyra; Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra- an online mental health support platform

We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

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.

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.

Referral Bonus Program

State licensure reimbursements

VTNE reimbursements

Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians.

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 you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, 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.

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