Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, where you'll perform diagnostic tests and assist in surgeries to improve the vision of companion animals. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and a focus on continuous learning. Benefit from a family-like culture and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual continuing education allowance

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401k

Qualifications

• Passion for veterinary medicine and a drive to help build a growing service.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests.
• Assist with surgical procedures including cataract and glaucoma surgery.
• Educate clients on their pet’s ocular disease and care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Ophthalmology

Education

Credentialed Technician

Job description

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BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician in Ophthalmology. A sign-on bonus is available to Credentialed Technicians.

• Do you want to help give the gift of vision and improve the quality of life of your patients?
• Are you looking to advance your career as a Veterinary Technician? Do you want to experience the best of both medicine and surgery?
• Do you have a strong passion for veterinary medicine, and the drive to help build and organize a growing service?
• Do you want to work with dedicated, high-skilled veterinary professionals?

Schedule: This position will work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays out of our Ann Arbor hospital, and will work Fridays out of our Southfield hospital. Ability to travel between both hospitals is required at this time.

As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, you will help diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals.

As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, You Will:

• Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests (tear quantity, glaucoma testing, ulcer testing) and help hold patients for detailed ocular exams
• Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing (retinal electrical function, etc.)
• Set up and assist with procedures and surgeries that restore comfort and vision, ranging from outpatient procedures to basic and complex surgeries
• Conduct outpatient procedures such as diamond burr debridement (to stimulate corneal healing) and CO2 laser (to remove eyelid margin masses)
• Assist with surgical procedures including eyelid surgeries, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, and glaucoma surgery
• For patients undergoing sedation or anesthesia, place IV catheters and fluids, administer drugs through various routes, perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia (including advanced skills like constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation, etc.)
• Training in anesthesia is available with help from our anesthesia specialist
• Help organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies
• Educate clients on their pet’s ocular disease and care

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage growth. Our associates are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, there are endless opportunities for career advancement.
• We value continuous learning, offering annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Your health and well-being are important. We provide medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and support from a regional licensed social worker.
• We foster a family-like culture, working together to lead the industry with remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. No applicant will be penalized for requesting such assistance.