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Veterinary Technician – Relief Jobs in Oklahoma City, USA at Stryker Corporation
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians
At Blue Pearl Pet Hospital, the role of Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fast‑paced opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills 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.
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 temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
- Perform digital radiography using proper technique and 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, alerting the 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.
- 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 co‑workers.
- Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.
Why Blue Pearl?
- 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. Associates are leveled by skill and move up as they gain more experience. We focus on developing associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, associates have endless opportunities to advance their careers.
- We transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own Blue Pearl University for training and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
- We value your health and well‑being by providing medical, dental, vision and life insurance options.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Flexible work schedules.
- 401(k) and retirement planning.
- Paid time off and floating holiday plans for reset, rewind and reflection.
- A regional licensed social worker who provides guidance, advice and lifestyle tips for managing life in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty care environment.
- A family‑like culture in our hospitals. We lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable pet care.
Blue Pearl 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, 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and do not require future sponsorship for an employment‑based green card.
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Title: Veterinary Technician – Relief
Company: Stryker Corporation
Location: Oklahoma City, USA
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