Licensed Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

• BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring Dental Veterinary Technicians in Tacoma! *$3,000 Sign-On Bonus Offered to Qualified Candidates!
• Veterinary Technician (LVT) Pay: $25.63 - $40.61 /Hr This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system.

Schedule

• Tuesday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm or
• Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm Are you a passionate technician looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field? Do you have a passion for dentistry? Do you want an opportunity to work with some of the brightest veterinary professional in this industry? Working here is not just a job but also a unique opportunity to challenge the status quo in veterinary medicine and develop every aspect of your potential to its limit. We believe in practicing both the science and the art of veterinary medicine in an environment that fosters out of the box thinking, collaboration, and communication among each other and the outside world and having fun while doing so.
• As a
• Dentistry
• Veterinary
• Technician: You will perform oral examinations. You will perform dental charting. You will take dental radiographs with proper positioning and technique. You will set up and assist with dental procedures and surgeries. You will perform professional dental cleanings including subgingival scaling, root planning, and curettage. You will perform effective oral nerve blocks in preparation for advanced procedures as directed by veterinarian. You will be able to calculate basic medical math. You will understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response. You will administer medications via appropriate routes and duration. You will perform phlebotomy. You will have the ability to place peripheral intravenous catheters. You will perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort. You will induce, monitor anesthesia and recover patients. 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 associates 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 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. We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following: 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 Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills ​ If you have been searching for a collaborative, supportive and FUN team, don’t wait and apply today! 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. #MCBP547721