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BluePearl Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician to join our team in in Charleston, SC!
Are you a quick thinker and enjoy solving puzzles?
Do you have a passion for understanding "the why"?
Are you a passionate technician looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field?!
Pay: $22.00 - $40.50 / hour
*This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool"
As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician you will be responsible for taking comprehensive patient histories, client communication, assisting DVM with procedures such as digital radiology, ultrasound, anesthetic scope procedures, working along side other technicians, assistants and doctors as an effective team to provide excellent patient care and support.
As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, you will...
The ability to communicate with clients regarding treatment changes or the patient’s current therapies as outlined by the veterinarian.
Proficient in placing IVC and pulling blood
Induce, monitor , and recover anesthesia
Set up for ultrasound and radiology procedures.
Set up and assist with endoscopic procedures (GI, nasal, urinary, airway). Clean and maintain equipment following procedure.
Discharge patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid, and feeding tube
Sharp critical thinking skills in order to notify the doctor appropriately
demonstrations.
Additional job duties as assigned.
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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