Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Career advancement

CE allowance

BluePearl University

Lyra mental health support

Scrub allowance

Referral bonus

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh (North Hills) is seeking an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician to diagnose and treat eye diseases in companion animals. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $40.50 per hour, with progression based on experience and the CareerTrax leveling system.

VTS credentialing may advance compensation. The role includes performing ophthalmic diagnostics, assisting with a range of procedures from outpatient to complex surgeries, and supporting anesthesia and client education.

Qualifications

• Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests (tear quantity, glaucoma testing, ulcer testing).
• Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing (retinal function).
• Assist with procedures and surgeries from outpatient to complex surgeries.
• Support sedation/anesthesia with IV access and drug administration.
• Maintain ophthalmic equipment and educate clients on eye care.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assist with detailed ocular exams.
• Perform advanced ophthalmic tests.
• Set up and assist with outpatient and surgical ophthalmic procedures.
• Assist with eyelid, cherry eye, corneal grafts, cataract, retinal, glaucoma surgeries.
• Place IV catheters and monitor anesthesia when sedated or under anesthesia.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Advanced diagnostics

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia support

Equipment management

Client education

IV catheter placement

Outpatient procedures

Sedation monitoring

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh (North Hills), PA is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician in Ophthalmology.

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

Pay: $20.00 - $40.50 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system.

• Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience**

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 exam
• 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
• Outpatient procedures: diamond burr debridement (to stimulate corneal healing), CO2 laser (to remove eyelid margin masses)
• Surgical procedures including eyelid surgeries, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, glaucoma surgery
• For patients undergoing sedation or anesthesia, place IV catheters and fluids, administer drugs through various route, perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia (with advances skills including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation, etc.)
• Anesthesia training is available with help or our anesthesia specialist
• Help organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies
• Be the frontline in educating 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 you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
• In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• Lyra; Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra- an online mental health support platform
• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
• Referral Bonus Program
• State licensure reimbursements
• VTNE reimbursements
• Additional VTS benefits - pursuing & established VTS technicians.

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 each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, 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 Wo