Veterinary Technician - Surgery

BluePearl; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet hospital as a Surgery Veterinary Technician in Monroeville, PA. You'll work with Board-Certified Surgeons on various surgical cases, providing exceptional care from pre-op to post-op. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement, mental health resources, and comprehensive benefits including pet insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Pet Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

Mental Health Resources

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards.
• Manage the entire surgical process from pre-op to post-op.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot issues, and manage peri-operative care.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient histories and care instructions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Technician for Surgery treatments, hospitalization, and post-operative care to join our Monroeville, PA, Surgery team!

Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment? Are you a team player who enjoys working together to provide quality care for pets?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you.

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 / hour

• This pay band is a starting point and depends on experience and advancement through the CareerTrax leveling system.
• This position qualifies for additional shift differential pay.

You will have the opportunity to work with our Board-Certified Surgeons on cases involving orthopedics, soft tissue, neurological, and more. There are no ER services, no weekend hours, and the hospital is generally closed for the 6 major holidays each year. If you're interested in using the newest innovative anesthetic protocols and anesthetic management, this is the place for you!

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, your responsibilities will include post-operative client communication, observing post-op patients, and working independently while contributing to the team’s goals.

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Manage the entire surgical process from pre-op to post-op, including intubation, induction, diagnostics, and patient prep.
• Monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot issues, and manage peri-operative care.
• Perform physical exams, assess vital signs, and recognize abnormal parameters.
• Set up and operate intravenous fluids and CRIs, and administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient histories, care instructions, lab results, and updates.

Why BluePearl?

• We offer pet insurance, discounts on treatments, and career development opportunities.
• Our technicians are leveled by skillset, with opportunities for advancement and leadership development.
• We support continuous learning through allowances, free sessions, and access to extensive medical journals.
• We provide mental health resources, including Lyra sessions and a regional licensed social worker.
• We foster a family-like culture focused on teamwork and remarkable pet care.

Our Continuing Education Plan offers reimbursements and paid hours, with benefits rolling over annually. Full-time associates also enjoy various insurance options, paid time off, retirement plans, and other perks.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.