Veterinary Technician - Surgery

BluePearl Vet, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is seeking a passionate Surgery Veterinary Technician to join their team in Los Angeles. In this role, you'll assist in patient preparation for surgery, monitor anesthesia, and provide excellent care and support to both pets and clients. The position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative, supportive environment focused on continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual education allowance

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Family-like culture

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary surgery preferred.
• Ability to monitor patients during anesthesia.
• Strong communication skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor patients during surgical procedures.
• Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Assist in advanced imaging procedures.

Skills

Surgery assistance

Patient restraint

Phlebotomy

Client communication

Mentoring

Emergency response

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

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

$3,000 Sign-on bonus for qualified RVT candidates!

This pay band is a starting point and depends on experience and advancement through Kahuna 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 for 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 and offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support your growth; technicians are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain experience. Our programs and workshops aim to develop future leaders.
• We promote continuous learning through annual education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Your health and well-being are important; we offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, flexible schedules, paid time off, and a regional social worker for support.
• We foster a family-like culture, working together to lead the industry with remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.