Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Technician – Surgery Team

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital, located in Pittsburgh North, is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician for the Surgery Team.

Pay: $21.10 – $40.60 / hour (dependent on experience and Career Trax leveling).

Sign‑on bonus: up to $5,000 based on experience and applicable licensure (eligible credentials: LVT, CVT, RVT, LVMT, VTS). Additional shift differential pay available for nights and weekends.

• Mon – Fri, 6 pm to 8 am: $3.00
• Sat & Sun, 6 pm to 8 am: $4.50
• Sat & Sun, 8 am to 6 pm: $3.00

Outpatient Technician:

• Admit patients for surgical procedures, place IV catheters.
• Facilitate new consult appointments and recheck exams.
• Obtain patient history from clients.
• Restrain animals for exam and diagnostics.
• Perform blood draws, obtain radiographs, take vitals.
• Assist with bandage changes.

Recovery:

• Monitor post‑operative vitals, pain score, mentation, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse oximetry.
• Operate and troubleshoot fluid pumps; connect/disconnect patients.
• Discharge post‑op patients from the hospital.
• Review side effects, activity restrictions, and physical therapy exercises with owners.
• Prepare medications and, if needed, call outside pharmacies.
• Answer client calls, serve as liaison between doctor and pet owner, ensure documentation in the medical record.
• Monitor sedated patients for minor procedures or advanced diagnostics.

Anesthesia Technician: For qualified candidates once outpatient responsibilities mastered or at a higher level.

• Perform calculations for induction drugs, continuous rate infusions, and emergency drugs.
• Intubate and extubate animals safely.
• Operate and monitor patients on an anesthetic ventilator.
• Place arterial catheters and assist with epidurals, local blocks, and other techniques.
• Monitor anesthesia during routine, orthopedic, and emergency procedures; recognize normal vs. abnormal vitals and communicate with the doctor.
• Perform daily safety maintenance on anesthesia machines and systems.
• Aseptically prep and prepare patients for soft‑tissue and orthopedic procedures.
• Assist and perform induction procedures.
• Recognize arrhythmias on ECG and communicate with the doctor.
• Complete CPR training modules; apply to real‑life situations.
• Maintain surgical readiness by preparing and wrapping surgical packs and performing sterilization (autoclave and gas systems).

Structured anesthesia training is offered with a dedicated mentor. Full training opens on‑call responsibilities.

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free training sessions; access to over 2,000 medical journals through Blue Pearl University.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) and retirement planning.
• Paid time off, floating holidays.
• Access to a licensed social worker for work‑life balance guidance.
• A supportive, family‑like culture within the hospital.

Blue Pearl is committed to a diverse work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal‑opportunity employer; employment consideration is provided regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A drug‑free workplace is maintained.

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application process because of a disability, we provide them upon request.