Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Golden State Humane Society; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet hospital as a Surgery Veterinary Technician, where you will prepare patients for surgery and perform essential procedures like phlebotomy and monitoring anesthesia. With a focus on continuous learning and career advancement, we offer competitive pay and benefits, fostering a supportive team environment dedicated to exceptional pet care.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments

Annual continuing education allowance

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery and ensure safety during procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and address client concerns.

Skills

Passion for Surgery

Veterinary Skills

Patient Care

Client Communication

Job description

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Technician.

Are you a passionate assistant looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field?

Are you passionate about Surgery?

Do you want an opportunity to work with some of the brightest veterinary professionals in the industry?

If you answered yes, please check us out today!

Pay: $24.00 - $49.00 / hour

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

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked during nights and weekends.

*Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

For example:

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential

As a Surgery Technician, you will:

• Prepare patients for surgery.
• Safely restrain patients during procedures.
• Place intravenous catheters in peripheral veins.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Prepare slides for cytology.
• Perform digital radiographs.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia or sedation.
• Perform advanced imaging such as CT scans and MRI procedures.
• Mentor and train other team members.
• Address client concerns with patience and empathy.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support your growth. Our technicians are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain experience. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, there are endless opportunities for career advancement.
• We believe in continuous learning. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, our own BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Your health and well-being are important. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, flexible schedules, paid time off, and a regional licensed social worker for support.
• We foster a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and exceptional pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.