Surgery Vet Technician (Anesthesia) — Growth & Perks

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Continuing education allowance

Health insurance options

401k and retirement planning

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician specialized in anesthesia to join our team. The role offers a competitive hourly pay range and a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10am to 8pm.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of veterinary hospital experience, with strong nursing skills, IV catheter placement, and effective collaboration within a dynamic Surgical Team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Experience with anesthesia is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call after training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exams and monitor heart rate, respiration, mucous membranes, and other vitals.
• Alert the doctor when abnormalities are observed.
• Set up intravenous fluids for patients.
• Administer subcutaneous fluids as needed.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot issues.
• Aseptically disconnect/connect patient from IV fluids.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy and signs of overload.

Skills

Anesthesia handling

Veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Patient monitoring

Education

Veterinary Technician certification

Tools

IV fluid pumps

Vital signs monitoring

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician specialized in anesthesia to join our team. The role offers a competitive hourly pay range and a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10am to 8pm.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of veterinary hospital experience, with strong nursing skills, IV catheter placement, and effective collaboration within a dynamic Surgical Team environment.