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

A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team goal.
• Experience with placing peripheral intravenous catheters.
• Knowledge of performing physical exams and understanding normal vital parameters.
• Experience with setting up and administering intravenous fluids.
• Experience operating various intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshooting errors.
• Experience disconnecting and connecting patients to intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Experience monitoring patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using medical equipment and devices.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the organization.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• 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.
• A family-like culture in the workplace.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.