Licensed Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

BluePearl Pet Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our ophthalmology team alongside a board-certified Ophthalmologist. The role offers a sign-on bonus and a pay range of $30.00–$51.00 per hour, with compensation dependent on experience and advancement through competency assessments.

Responsibilities include performing basic and advanced ophthalmic tests, assisting in a range of outpatient procedures and surgeries, and educating clients about ocular care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Interest or experience in ophthalmology is preferred.
• Ability to assist with ophthalmic diagnostics and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assist with detailed ocular examinations.
• Conduct advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests.
• Set up and assist with outpatient and surgical ophthalmic procedures.
• Assist with eyelid surgeries, cherry eye, corneal grafts, cataract and retinal surgeries.
• Place IV catheters, manage anesthesia in ophthalmic cases as needed.
• Organize and maintain ophthalmic equipment and supplies.
• Educate clients on their pet's ocular disease and care.

Skills

LVT eligibility

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

This position is offering up to a $20,000 sign on bonus based on experience.

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is hiring for a detail-oriented Licensed Veterinary Technician to come work alongside our new board-certified Ophthalmologist.

Pay: $30.00 - $51.00 / hour

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.

Ophthalmology Technician Responsibilities

• 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.)
• 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?

• 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.
• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

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

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
• Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for LVTs and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for LVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150/year. Full-time LVT 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 each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, 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.