Surgery Veterinary Technician

BluePearl; Maryland; On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Annual CE allowance

Paid parental leave

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Ellicott City, MD is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their Surgery team. This role involves skillful management of anesthesia and monitoring patient vital signs during surgical procedures. Ideal candidates possess experience with IV catheter placements and knowledge of surgical protocols. The position offers competitive pay, ongoing professional development, and extensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, CE allowance, and mental health support. Join a collaborative culture focused on exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience with anesthesia procedures.
• Ability to monitor patients throughout surgical procedures.
• Understanding of vital parameters and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of anesthesia and related protocols.
• Monitor anesthesia and perform interventions.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Knowledge of anesthesia protocols

IV catheter placement

Monitoring patient vital signs

Analgesia knowledge

Ability to manage patient procedures

Job description

Skylos Sports Medicine, a BluePearl Partner, is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team Monday-Thursday in Ellicott City, MD.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday, 4x10 hour shifts

Pay

$24.00 - $34.00 / hour

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Responsibilities

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, troubleshoot 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.

Benefits

• 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.