Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Newark, DE

64d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician in Ophthalmology. This role involves diagnosing and treating ophthalmic diseases in companion animals, helping to restore comfort and vision. The position offers the opportunity to work with dedicated, high-skilled veterinary professionals and advance your career in both medicine and surgery.

Requirements

Exceptional Veterinary Technician
Strong passion for veterinary medicine
Drive to help build and organize a growing service
Willingness to work with dedicated, high-skilled veterinary professionals
Ability to diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals
Skills in performing basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests
Skills in performing advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing
Ability to set-up and assist with procedures and surgeries
Ability to place IV catheters and fluids for sedated/anesthetized patients
Ability to administer drugs through various routes
Ability to perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia
Ability to organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies
Ability to educate clients on their pet’s ocular disease and care

Nice To Haves

Experience in ophthalmology
Experience with advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing
Experience with outpatient procedures (diamond burr debridement, CO2 laser)
Experience with surgical procedures (eyelid surgeries, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, glaucoma surgery)
Advanced skills in sedation/anesthesia including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation
Anesthesia training is available with help or our anesthesia specialist

Responsibilities

Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests (tear quantity, glaucoma testing, ulcer testing) and help hold patients for detailed ocular exam.
Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing (retinal electrical function, etc.).
Set-up and assist with procedures and surgeries that restore comfort and vision ranging from outpatient procedures to basic and complex surgeries.
Perform outpatient procedures: diamond burr debridement (to stimulate corneal healing), CO2 laser (to remove eyelid margin masses).
Assist with surgical procedures including eyelid surgeries, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, glaucoma surgery.
For patients undergoing sedation or anesthesia, place IV catheters and fluids, administer drugs through various routes, perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia (with advances skills including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation, etc.).
Help organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies.
Be the frontline in educating clients on their pet’s ocular disease and care.