Relief Veterinary Technician - Skylos Sports Medicine

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid parental leave

CE allowance & journals access

Licensure support

Job summary

Skylos Sports Medicine, a BluePearl Veterinary Partner, in Frederick, MD, seeks a Relief Veterinary Technician to assist in anesthesia and surgical suites. The role emphasizes monitoring anesthesia, IV access, and perioperative care, with duties spanning pre- op to recovery.

The team values precision and patient safety across procedures. Compensation features hourly pay and shift differentials, with credentialing such as VTS enhancing remuneration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares anesthesia plans tailored to patient needs and monitors throughout anesthesia.
• Maintains IV access, monitors vital parameters, and manages CRIs.
• Responsible for endotracheal intubation, catheter placement, and equipment care.

Job description

Skylos Sports Medicine, a BluePearl Veterinary Partner, is seeking a Relief Veterinary Technician in Frederick, MD.

Pay: $23.21 - $38.58 / 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.

Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example:

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.00/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.00/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$5.50/hr. Shift Differential

As a Skylos Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Use your knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Monitor anesthesia, trouble shoot anesthetic complications, and make appropriate interventions.
• IV catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and anesthetic equipment use and maintenance.
• Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort. Understand normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.
• Set up intravenous fluids and CRI's.
• Continuous expansion of advanced anesthetic skills, including epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.
• Operate and monitor intravenous fluid pumps.
• Ability to take patient through entire procedure from start to finish (pre-op, monitoring, post-op, and recovery)
• Manage appointments, obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.
• Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We also offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more.
• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals.
• Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses.

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.

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.