Veterinary Technician - Surgery

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Parental leave

CE allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brentwood, TN is hiring a skilled Veterinary Technician for our Surgery department. The role offers hourly pay ranging from $24.93 to $44.91, with scheduling Tue-Fri 8:00am-6:00pm.

Those with a VTS credentialing path may receive compensation commensurate with experience. You will assist in anesthesia plans, monitor anesthesia, perform IV catheterization, intubation, and surgical support, while maintaining patient records from pre-op through post-op recovery.

Qualifications

• Current RVT certification or eligibility preferred.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and patient care.
• Ability to manage medical records and patient discharge documentation.
• Comfort with pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procedures with anesthesia plans tailored to each patient.
• Monitor anesthesia, address complications, and intervene as needed.
• Perform IV catheter placement and endotracheal intubation; operate anesthesia equipment.
• Conduct physical exams and monitor vitals; communicate abnormal findings to the surgeon.
• Manage pre-op through recovery, including updates to medical records and invoicing.

Skills

Anesthesia knowledge

Vital signs monitoring

IV catheterization

Patient assessment

Medical math

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

Anesthetic machines

CRIs/Infusion pumps

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our thriving Surgery department in Brentwood, TN!

Pay: $24.93 - $44.91 / hour

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, You Will

• Assist in patient procedures using knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Monitor anesthesia, trouble shoot anesthetic complications, and make appropriate interventions.
• Intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and anesthetic equipment use and maintenance.
• Perform physical exam; accurately counts 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, operate all brands of fluid pumps and can trouble shoot errors.
• Continuous expansion of knowledge and skillset: advanced anesthetic skills including epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.
• Comfortable with medical math.
• 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.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for growth - all within a supportive, team-oriented culture that values your expertise. Here at BluePearl, your skills make a real impact. 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.

We Also Offer

• 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.