Certified Veterinary Technician - Surgery

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University access

Flexible work schedules

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off and floating holiday

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Glendale, WI is seeking a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team.

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will provide nursing care to stable patients, place IV catheters, perform physical exams, monitor fluids, troubleshoot pumps, and assist doctors throughout the perioperative process. A rotating on-call schedule is required after training. BluePearl offers growth, education, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have WI CVT certification.
• Minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• A rotating on‑call schedule is required once training has been completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards and core values.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill, mucous membranes, temperature, and respiration.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
• Set up and administer intravenous fluids; disconnect and reconnect patient safely.
• Administer subcutaneous fluids and troubleshoot IV fluid pumps as needed.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and signs of overload.

Skills

CVT certification

Veterinary hospital experience

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Glendale, WI is hiring an exceptional Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team.

Requirements:

• Must have WI CVT*
• Minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital
• 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.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exam; accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert 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.

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. Associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, associates have endless opportunities to advance their career.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We value your health and well-being by providing medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave benefits, flexible work schedules, 401k and retirement planning, paid time off and floating holiday plans, and a regional licensed social worker to provide guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• We promote a family‑like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together and 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 will consider all qualified applicants regardless of 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 protected characteristic. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.