Veterinary Technician - Surgery Anesthesia

Overview BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring a 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. Qualified applicants eligible for up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus 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. Requires a minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital. A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed. Responsibilities Review patient history, weight, and health status Perform pre-anesthetic exams (vitals, bloodwork prep, radiographs) Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal Set up intravenous fluids Administer subcutaneous fluids Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors Disconnect and connect patient from intravenous fluids aseptically Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload CVT (not required but preferred) Why BluePearl? Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career. To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options Parental leave benefits Flexible work schedules 401k and retirement planning Paid time off and floating holiday plans A regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment A family-like culture in our hospitals; we believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr