Ophthalmology Vet Tech - Vision Care & Surgeries

BluePearl; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Career development

BluePearl University

Continuing education allowance

Health insurance

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Annual scrubs allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh (North Hills), PA is seeking an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician to diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals. You will perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, assist with a range of outpatient and surgical procedures, and support anesthesia during procedures.

Compensation starts at $20.00-$40.50 per hour, with the possibility of higher pay for credentialed VTS staff.

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.)
• 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

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh (North Hills), PA is seeking an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician to diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals. You will perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, assist with a range of outpatient and surgical procedures, and support anesthesia during procedures.

Compensation starts at $20.00-$40.50 per hour, with the possibility of higher pay for credentialed VTS staff.