Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is looking for a dedicated Surgery Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team. The technician will provide nursing care and detailed patient monitoring in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a culture dedicated to pet health. With opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits, this role is ideal for someone passionate about animal care.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments

Continuing education allowances

Flexible schedules

401k and paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to place peripheral intravenous catheters.
• Knowledge of normal vital parameters.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy.
• Set up intravenous fluids.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient monitoring

IV catheter placement

Fluid therapy monitoring

Education

Veterinary Technician certification

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our 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?

A BluePearl Surgery Technician is responsible for post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. Preferably, candidates have a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital. A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed.

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will:

1. Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
2. Utilize their ability to place peripheral intravenous catheters in the cephalic vein.
3. Perform physical exams; accurately monitor heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
4. Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
5. Set up intravenous fluids.
6. Administer subcutaneous fluids.
7. Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
8. Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
9. Monitor patient response to fluid therapy, including signs of overload.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage growth. Our associates are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain more experience. We focus on developing leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, there are endless opportunities for career advancement.
• We prioritize continuous learning with annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We care about your health and well-being, offering medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave benefits, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and a regional licensed social worker for support.
• We foster a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and shared commitment to remarkable pet care.

Equal Opportunity Employment

BluePearl is committed to a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. We are a drug-free workplace.