Surgical Veterinary Technician - Fast-Paced On-Call Team

Brief Media, Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our team. This role provides nursing care to stable patients, monitors vital signs, and assists with postoperative care in a fast-paced, emergency/specialty environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in a veterinary hospital, can work independently within a team, and is comfortable with a rotating on-call schedule after training. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiar with postoperative care and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients per hospital standards.
• Place peripheral IV catheter (cephalic vein).
• Perform physical exams and monitor vitals.
• Alert doctor to abnormal vitals.
• Set up and administer intravenous fluids.
• Administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Operate IV fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
• Disconnect/connect patient from IV fluids aseptically.
• Monitor response to fluid therapy for signs of overload.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Team collaboration

Tools

IV fluid pumps

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our team. This role provides nursing care to stable patients, monitors vital signs, and assists with postoperative care in a fast-paced, emergency/specialty environment.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in a veterinary hospital, can work independently within a team, and is comfortable with a rotating on-call schedule after training. Visa sponsorship is not available.