Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and floating holiday plans

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to enhance their surgery department. Candidates should have a passion for veterinary medicine and ideally possess 1-2 years of veterinary experience. Responsibilities include catheter placement, surgical prep, anesthetic monitoring, and providing excellent patient care. BluePearl offers growth through skill levels, training programs, and a supportive culture. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible schedules, and time off for mental wellness.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for veterinary medicine and surgery.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent nursing care to patients.
• Work effectively in the surgery department.
• Participate in rotating surgical on-call schedule.

Skills

Catheter placement and blood draws

Radiographs and CT imaging

Intubation and Recovery

Surgical Prep

Anesthetic Monitoring

Client communication

Ability to multi-task

Organized and dependable

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Education

1-2 years prior veterinary experience

Job description

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for the next step in your career? Do you love surgery? Are you looking to enhance your veterinary knowledge and skills? If you are seeking a team that provides growth and a hospital that inspires a welcoming culture for associates, we invite you to join our team in Grand Rapids!

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids is the premier specialty and emergency pet hospital serving West Michigan. Our surgical team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of surgical diseases in dogs and cats.

BluePearl is looking for a remarkable Full Time Licensed Veterinary Technician with preferably 1-2 years prior veterinary experience to join our surgery department. Experience working in a specialty hospital is not required as we provide comprehensive training for technicians transitioning from general practice. Duties and skills include but are not limited to:

• C atheter placement and blood draws
• R adiographs and CT i making
• Intubation and Recovery
• Surgical Prep
• Anesthetic Monitoring
• Provide excellent nursing care to patients
• Client c ommunication
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Organized and dependable
• Bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Status: Full-Time

Hours: Daytime, Tuesday thru Friday (Rotating surgical on-call schedule once proficient in position)

Why BluePearl?

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.

We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

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

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 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.

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.