Veterinary Technician - Surgery

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Golden Valley, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Shift differential for nights/weekends

Mars Veterinary Health family benefits

Continuing education allowance

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a skilled Surgery Team Veterinary Technician. The role offers a $22.15–$44.00 per hour range, with a sign-on bonus up to $2,500 for qualified candidates. Typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts with rotating on-call after training.

Experience of at least two years in a veterinary hospital is preferred; VTS candidates are encouraged with compensation commensurate to experience. Shift differentials apply for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Rotating on-call schedule required after training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards.
• Place IV catheters and urinary catheters.
• Perform physical exams and report abnormal findings to the doctor.
• Set up IV fluids and maintain continuous rate infusions.
• Assist Surgeons in a wide range of advanced surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients and alert doctors as needed.
• Learn to independently run CT scans and support postoperative care.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Urinary catheter placement

Nursing care

On-call coordination

Tools

Surgical equipment handling

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team.

Pay: $22.15 - $44.00 / hour.

*Sign on Bonus up to a $2500 Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates*

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

• Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience**
• We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends and on-call pay.

*Shift differential is based on a 4-hour minimum.

• Mon - Thurs: 6 pm to 8 am = $3.50 Shift Differential
• Fri - Sun: 6 pm to 8 am = $5.00 Shift Differential

A BluePearl Surgery Technician is responsible for some post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. Minimum or of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital. A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed. A typical schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts and rotating on-call shifts.

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Advance your technical skills with on-the-job training. Specialty experience is not required. One year of technician experience is preferred.
• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Utilize your ability to place IV catheters and urinary catheters.
• Performs physical exam.
• Understands normal vital parameters and alert doctor when abnormal.
• Set up IV fluids and constant rate infusions.
• Set up and oversee blood transfusions for critically ill patients.
• Assist our highly qualified team, including board-certified surgeons, in performing a wide range of highly advanced surgical care. Some examples include scrubbing into surgeries such as TPLO, FHO, total hip, fracture repairs, splenectomy, lung lobectomy, GDV, and C-section.
• Monitor up to and including ASA status I - V.
• Learn how to independently run CT scans.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
• Perform local blocks, such as epidural.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines. ALS and BLS certification is provided at no cost to you.

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 associates 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 their career.
• We encourage and support VTS candidates through growth opportunities and financial compensation.
• The opportunity to collaborate with, work with, or join one of our specialty departments: Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and our own BluePearl University for training.
• Free VETgirl Elite membership.
• We are proud to participate in local, regional, and abroad volunteer opportunities (examples include coral reef restoration, and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).
• Collaboration with local and online Veterinary Technician Colleges.
• Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
• An active collaboration with Veterinary Colleges to offer internships, externships, and post‑graduation opportunities.
• Hospital committees that focus on associate well‑being and plan monthly outings and events.
• Bi‑annual merit increase opportunities.
• Competitive shift differentials.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
• 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.
• Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Hinge Health membership
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Family planning benefits up to and including fertility treatments and medications.

We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment‑based green card.

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.