Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Surgery Cvt Day Shift

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital | NE Portland (Hollywood)

Looking for a surgery team where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your coworkers actually enjoy coming to work?

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital in NE Portland is seeking a full-time Surgery Cvt to join our collaborative daytime team working Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

At NE Portland, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional team culture. We are proud to foster an environment built on respect, inclusivity, compassion, teamwork, and best intentions with plenty of laughter woven into the day.

You'll work alongside an incredibly talented multidisciplinary team offering:

• 24/7 Emergency & ICU
• Critical Care
• Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Internal Medicine

Our support team includes:

• 5 VTS professionals
• Experienced Cvts and assistants
• A dedicated Teaching Team committed to mentorship and growth

Why BluePearl NE Portland?

• Competitive compensation
• Weekend and overnight shift differentials
• Skills-based training and career development
• Advanced specialty medicine in a collaborative environment
• Licensed social workers and wellness ambassadors
• Company-paid mental health benefits
• A culture that values both medicine and the people providing it

What You'll Do

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you'll play a critical role in patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional nursing care to surgical patients
• Monitoring anesthesia and patient recovery
• Placing and maintaining peripheral IV catheters
• Setting up and troubleshooting fluid therapy equipment
• Administering CRIs and fluid therapy
• Monitoring patient response and recognizing complications early
• Maintaining sterility and surgical standards
• Collaborating closely with surgeons and specialty teams
• Performing detailed patient assessments and physical exams

Skills & Experience We're Looking For

You are confident and experienced with:

• Venipuncture
• Peripheral IV catheter placement
• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• CRIs and medical math
• Ventilator use
• Surgical scrub and sterile technique
• Monitoring abnormal pressures and patient trends
• IV fluid pumps and anesthetic equipment
• NG/NE tube placement
• Recognizing abnormal heart and lung sounds
• Advanced patient monitoring and nursing care

Most importantly, you bring:

• A collaborative mindset
• Compassion for patients and clients
• Strong attention to detail
• Adaptability in a fast-paced specialty environment
• A desire to continue learning and growing

Join a hospital where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and your team genuinely supports one another.

Come help us deliver exceptional medicine while building a career you're proud of.