Veterinary Technician - Surgery

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Paid parental leave

Licensure support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician for our Surgery department in Levittown, PA. The role emphasizes anesthesia management, perioperative care, and critical-case handling to support high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include intraoperative monitoring, arterial line placement, and post-operative patient care, with opportunities for professional development. Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials apply based on experience and hours worked.

Qualifications

• Experience with anesthesia/analgesia protocols.
• Ability to manage ASA III-V cases and TIVA/partial TIVA.
• Arterial line placement and triple lumen management.
• Strong patient assessment and record-keeping skills.
• Comfort with perioperative and critical-care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and anesthesia management.
• Monitor anesthesia and respond to complications.
• Place IV catheters, perform intubation, and manage anesthesia equipment.
• Record vital signs, fluid therapy, and intraoperative data.
• Ensure documentation, invoicing, and patient discharge accuracy.
• Support ongoing knowledge expansion in anesthesia techniques.

Skills

Anesthesia knowledge

Patient monitoring

Medical math

Pre/post-op care

IV catheter placement

Job description

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

This role requires someone who can manage sit ASA III-V cases, TIVA or partial TIVA, place arterial lines, and place triple lumens.

Pay: $24.93 - $44.91 / hour

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.

Shift differentials

are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example:

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$3.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$3.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00/hr. Shift Differential

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.