Veterinary Technician -Surgery

About the role

A BluePearl Surgery Technician is responsible for some post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. They prefer to have a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital and are required to have a rotating on-call schedule once training has been completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Utilize their ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exams; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
• Able to set up and administer intravenous fluids.
• Able to administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
• Able to disconnect and connect patient from intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Able to monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

Requirements

Prefer to have a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital. A rotating on call schedule is required once training has been completed.

Qualifications

• Must be committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment.
• Must enjoy working together on a team to provide quality care for pets.

Skills

• Ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Physical exam skills, including accurate counting of vital signs.
• Knowledge of normal vital parameters and ability to identify abnormalities.
• Experience operating various types of intravenous fluid pumps.
• Ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and access to BluePearl University.
• 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.
• Access to a regional licensed social worker for support.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may involve rotating on-call duties.