Surgery Vet Tech: Advanced Care, CT Skills, On-Call

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Golden Valley, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Shift differential for nights/weekends

Mars Veterinary Health family benefits

Continuing education allowance

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a skilled Surgery Team Veterinary Technician. The role offers a $22.15–$44.00 per hour range, with a sign-on bonus up to $2,500 for qualified candidates. Typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts with rotating on-call after training.

Experience of at least two years in a veterinary hospital is preferred; VTS candidates are encouraged with compensation commensurate to experience. Shift differentials apply for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Rotating on-call schedule required after training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards.
• Place IV catheters and urinary catheters.
• Perform physical exams and report abnormal findings to the doctor.
• Set up IV fluids and maintain continuous rate infusions.
• Assist Surgeons in a wide range of advanced surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients and alert doctors as needed.
• Learn to independently run CT scans and support postoperative care.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Urinary catheter placement

Nursing care

On-call coordination

Tools

Surgical equipment handling

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a skilled Surgery Team Veterinary Technician. The role offers a $22.15–$44.00 per hour range, with a sign-on bonus up to $2,500 for qualified candidates. Typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts with rotating on-call after training.

Experience of at least two years in a veterinary hospital is preferred; VTS candidates are encouraged with compensation commensurate to experience. Shift differentials apply for nights and weekends.