Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician for its NE Portland team. The technician helps diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals, supporting outpatient procedures and surgeries that restore comfort and vision. The role also involves educating clients about ocular disease and care, and organizing and maintaining specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies. Anesthesia training is available with assistance from an anesthesia specialist.

The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday on the day shift. Ophthalmology experience is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer; applicants must have unrestricted, current authorization to work in the United States and must not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Requirements

• Ophthalmology experience is required.
• Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the United States and must not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests, including tear quantity, glaucoma, and ulcer testing, and hold patients for detailed ocular examinations.
• Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing, including retinal electrical function testing.
• Set up and assist with outpatient procedures and basic and complex surgeries, including diamond burr debridement, CO2 laser procedures, eyelid surgeries, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, and glaucoma surgery.
• For patients undergoing sedation or anesthesia, place IV catheters and fluids, administer drugs through various routes, and perform and monitor sedation and anesthesia, including advanced skills such as constant rate infusions, paralytics, and ventilation.
• Help organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies.
• Educate clients about their pets’ ocular diseases and care.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University training, and access for clinicians to more than 2,000 medical journals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holidays.
• Health and well-being resources, including support related to stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management.
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed