Surgical Veterinary Technician — Anesthesia Expert & Growth Path

BluePearl Pet Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Associate discounts

Education allowance

BluePearl University

Health benefits

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

401k

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Texas is seeking an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team. This role emphasizes dedicated nursing care for stable patients, anesthesia experience, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include placing peripheral IV catheters, monitoring vitals, managing IV fluids, and assisting doctors during procedures. The position offers a 4x10 schedule with rotating on-call after training and room to grow

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Experience with anesthesia is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards.
• Place peripheral IV catheters in cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.
• Understand normal vitals and alert doctor when abnormal.
• Set up and monitor intravenous fluids.
• Administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Operate IV fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Nursing care

Independent worker

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Texas is seeking an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team. This role emphasizes dedicated nursing care for stable patients, anesthesia experience, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include placing peripheral IV catheters, monitoring vitals, managing IV fluids, and assisting doctors during procedures. The position offers a 4x10 schedule with rotating on-call after training and room to grow