Licensed Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to work alongside board-certified specialists. This role involves performing crucial ophthalmic diagnostic tests, assisting in procedures, and educating clients about pet care. Offering competitive hourly pay and extensive benefits, including health insurance and continuing education reimbursements, this is a great opportunity for candidates passionate about animal health and welfare. Join a team that values pet care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in ophthalmology is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills to educate clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic/advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests on patients.
• Set-up, assist in outpatient and surgical procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and provide necessary pre/post-operative care.

Skills

Ophthalmic diagnostic tests

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient education

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Anesthesia machines

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a skilled and motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician to come work alongside our board-certified ophthalmologist.

If you want to help give the gift of vision, improve the quality of life of your patients, and experience the best of both medicine and surgery, t his position might be the perfect fit for you. As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, you will help diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals.

Schedule: Weekdays, 4x10s

Pay: $27.00 - $51.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, you will

• Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests (tear quantity, glaucoma testing, ulcer testing) and help hold patients for detailed ocular exam
• Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing (retinal electrical function, etc.)
• Set-up and assist with procedures and surgeries that restore comfort and vision ranging from outpatient procedures to basic and complex surgeries
• Outpatient procedures: diamond burr debridement (to stimulate corneal healing), CO2 laser (to remove eyelid margin masses)
• Surgical procedures including eyelid surgeries, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, glaucoma surgery
• For patients undergoing sedation or anesthesia, place IV catheters and fluids, administer drugs through various route, perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia (with advances skills including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation, etc.)
• Anesthesia training is available with help or our anesthesia specialist
• Help organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies
• Be the frontline in educating clients on their pet's ocular disease and care

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.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following

• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
• Referral Bonus Program
• State licensure reimbursements
• VTNE reimbursements
• Additional VTS benefits - pursuing & established VTS technicians.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

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.