Veterinary Technician

4 weeks ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States BluePearl Full time
Join Our Team as a Veterinary Technician in Emergency and Critical Care

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team in the Emergency and Critical Care department at BluePearl Pet Hospital in Des Moines. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and working collaboratively with our experienced veterinary team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients, utilizing anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
  • Triage emergency cases, obtaining vital signs 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 heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
  • Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs, alerting Veterinarians 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.
  • Be 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 coworkers.
  • Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.
Why Choose BluePearl?

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and providing a positive experience for our clients. We believe in the importance of continuous learning and offer annual continuing education allowances, free continuing education sessions, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We value the health and well-being of our associates, offering medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave benefits, flexible work schedules, 401k and retirement planning, and paid time off and floating holiday plans. Our regional licensed social worker provides guidance, advice, and tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.

We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals, where we work together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.



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