Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician: Vision Care & Surgery

BluePearl; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician to diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals, from routine tests to surgery assistance. You will perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, assist with outpatient and complex procedures, and help educate clients while maintaining specialized ophthalmic equipment.

The role includes anesthesia support and on-site training, with opportunities to advance within Mars Veterinary

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

Skills

Ophthalmology tests

Surgical assistance

Patient handling

Anesthesia support

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician to diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals, from routine tests to surgery assistance. You will perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, assist with outpatient and complex procedures, and help educate clients while maintaining specialized ophthalmic equipment.

The role includes anesthesia support and on-site training, with opportunities to advance within Mars Veterinary