Veterinary Technician - Emergency
BluePearl Pet HospitalAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
We have hospitals located throughout the country, many of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine. Our mission: Provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge and talents. At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans. Our vision: Elevate the industry in pursuit of sustainable veterinary excellence so pets receive the best care when they need it most. We are committed to upholding the highest medical standards and are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat our patients and advance our profession. Our Guiding Principles These Five Principles connect all of our BluePearl hospitals and guide the actions and decisions of our Associates every day. Quality: Quality begins with delivering our best to the people and pets we serve. It continues through all that we do. Responsibility: We take responsibility without being asked. We support the responsibilities of others. Mutuality: A mutual benefit is a shared benefit. A shared benefit will endure. Efficiency: Our resources are precious. Being efficient helps us accomplish more and waste less. Freedom: Freedom lets us shape our future. Performance allows us to remain free. Our Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://www.mars.com/privacy.
Job Description
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to work in our busy Emergency and Critical Care department. As a Veterinary Technician, you will work in a fast-paced environment, providing care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients, and have opportunities to grow and expand your skills.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Parental leave benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- 401k and retirement planning
- Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
- 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