Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Ann Arbor, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician in Ophthalmology! This position will be in Ann Arbor Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and most Thursdays. Fridays are at our Southfield location. This role is for individuals who want to help give the gift of vision and improve the quality of life of their patients, advance their career as a Veterinary Technician, and experience the best of both medicine and surgery. The ideal candidate has a strong passion for veterinary medicine and the drive to help build and organize a growing service, and wants to work with dedicated, high-skilled veterinary professionals. As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, you will help diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals.

Requirements

Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

Advanced skills including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation, etc. (for anesthesia monitoring)
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
Outpatient procedures: diamond burr debridement (to stimulate corneal healing), CO2 laser (to remove eyelid margin masses)
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 route, perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia (with advances skills including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation, etc.)
Anesthesia training is available with help or our anesthesia specialist
Help organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies
Be the frontline in educating clients on their pet’s ocular disease and care