Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team.

• Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment?
• Are you a team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets?

A Blue Pearl Surgery Technician is responsible for some post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. 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.

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

• We offer Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Associates grow with skill-based levels and advance in leadership through talent development programs and workshops.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, Blue Pearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k and retirement planning; paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Supportive environment with a regional licensed social worker for wellness guidance.
• Family-like culture focused on enriching lives of pets and communities.

Blue Pearl is committed to a diverse work environment. 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 an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.