• Relief Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

    BluePearl (Frederick, MD)


    VetUrgency, a BluePearl Veterinary Practice in Frederick, MD is now hiring a Relief Veterinary Technician!

     

    **Schedule:** This is a relief position with no set schedule. Shifts may be offered in advance or short notice.

     

    VetUrgency is open 6pm-midnight Monday-Friday (closed Wednesday), and 12pm-12am Saturday and Sunday. Offered shifts will fall within these hours.

     

    **Pay:** $23.50 - $38.50 / hour

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

    ** Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience**

     

    We offer **competitive shift differential** pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example:

     

    + Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = **+$4.00/hr** . Shift Differential

    + Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = **+$4.00/hr.** Shift Differential

    + Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = **+$5.50/hr.** Shift Differential

     

    VetUrgency is a small animal Urgent Care designed to reduce the stress, time, and cost associated with regular ER hospitals while still providing an uncompromising standard of care. Our goal is to create unforgettable, positive experiences for clients, patients, _and team_ members!

    As a Veterinary Technician, you will:

    + Manage post-operative care for stable orthopedic cases overnight.

    + Triage urgent care cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.

    + Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert veterinarian to changes and issues.

    + 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.

    + Be proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.

    + Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients. Experience with hands-free radiology a plus!

    + Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.

    + Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.

    + Sedate/induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.

    + Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.

    + Have patience and empathy to address client concerns thoughtfully and in an unhurried manner.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + 1-2 years experience in veterinary medicine

    + Computer savvy (we are paperless!)

    + Interest or certification in low-stress patient handling

    + Venipuncture, IV catheter placement

    + Medication and fluid calculation proficiency

    + Interest in helping clients _and_ their pets

     

    Why BluePearl?

     

    + No holiday commitments required.

    + No on-call required.

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

    + We encourage you to grow with us. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.

    + 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

     

    _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._