Veterinary Technician - Surgery - Sign On Bonus Available!

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at an innovative veterinary hospital dedicated to enriching the lives of pets. As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will provide exceptional nursing care to patients, assist in surgeries, and monitor anesthesia. This role emphasizes teamwork and continuous learning, offering professional growth opportunities and a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, including pet insurance and flexible schedules, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners. If you're committed to remarkable pet care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Trupanion Pet Insurance

Discounts on Pet Treatments

Continuing Education Allowances

Flexible Schedules

401k Plans

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Leadership Workshops

Access to Medical Journals

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing Care

Intravenous Catheter Placement

Anesthesia Monitoring

Patient Assessment

Fluid Administration

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Intravenous Fluid Pumps

Advanced Imaging Equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital - Veterinary Technician (Surgery Team)

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 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 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:

1. Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
2. Utilize your ability to place peripheral intravenous catheters in the cephalic vein.
3. Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
4. Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormalities are detected.
5. Set up and administer 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.
10. Monitor anesthesia.
11. Assist in various procedures such as orthopedics and soft tissue surgeries.
12. Perform advanced imaging procedures.

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 professional growth through skill level advancement, talent development programs, and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, our team members have numerous opportunities for career progression.
• We prioritize continuous learning with annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We support your health and well-being with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave; flexible schedules; 401k plans; paid time off; and a regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Our hospital fosters a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and shared commitment to remarkable pet care.
• BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations during the application process upon request. We maintain a drug-free workplace.