Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is looking for a passionate Veterinary Technician to join their Surgery Team in Oklahoma City. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a veterinary setting, providing quality care and support in a dynamic environment. Offers a sign-on bonus and numerous benefits for employee well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Discounts on pet treatments

Continuing education allowance

Flexible schedules

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a veterinary hospital preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards.
• Monitor vital signs and alert the doctor of abnormalities.
• Assist in surgeries and advanced imaging procedures.

Skills

Nursing Care

Monitoring Anesthesia

IV Catheter Placement

Patient Assessment

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team.

A sign-on bonus is available to credentialed technicians.

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 on a team to provide quality care for pets?

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

A BluePearl Surgery Technician is responsible for some post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. Preferably, candidates will 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:

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Utilize your ability to place peripheral intravenous catheters in the cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
• Set up intravenous fluids and administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
• Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy, including signs of overload.
• Monitor anesthesia.
• Assist in various procedures such as orthopedics and soft tissue surgeries.
• Perform advanced imaging.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food for our associates.
• We encourage growth. Our associates are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain more skills and 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 an annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We care about our associates' health and well-being, offering medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k, paid time off, and a regional licensed social worker for support.
• We foster a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and mutual support to lead the industry in pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We treat all individuals with respect and dignity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a drug-free workplace.