Veterinary Technician - Surgery

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team. Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 / hour This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system. Weekends, holidays, and on-call are NOT required for this location. A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed. As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will: 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. Performs physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort. Understands normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal. Able to set up intravenous fluids. Administers subcutaneous fluids. Can operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors. Able to disconnect and connect patient from intravenous fluids aseptically. Ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload. Qualifications Prefer to have a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital. We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options. Parental leave benefits Flexible work schedules 401k and retirement planning Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card. BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. 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 assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance , and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr