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

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

Skills

Must be able to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein. Must be able to perform physical exams; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort. Must understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal. Must be able to set up and administer intravenous fluids. Must be able to administer subcutaneous fluids. Must operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors. Must be able to disconnect and connect patient from intravenous fluids aseptically. Must be able to monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. Continuous learning opportunities through annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and 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. Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.

Pay

$24 - $42 / hour Pay is dependent on experience and is determined by the Kahuna leveling system.

Schedule

Day shift