BluePearl Pet Hospital in Blaine, MN is looking for a Part-Time experienced Veterinary Technician to work in our busy Emergency Department!

Do you want to work in a fast paced, learning environment?

Are you a technician that loves emergency cases and providing care and comfort to the critically ill or injured patient?

Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you.

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician 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.

*The potential candidate must have weekend availability.

Pay: $22.15 - $32.00 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system .

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.

*Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

Weekday Night (Mon-Fri 6p to 8a): $3.50

Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $3.50

Weekend Night (Sat-Sun 6p to 8a): $5.00

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 temperatureheart 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 heartand 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 ?

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

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​

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.