Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

BluePearl Pet Hospital•Lafayette, LA

1d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Lafayette, CO is hiring an exceptional Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician! This role focuses on diagnosing and treating ophthalmic diseases in companion animals, offering a unique blend of medicine and surgery. You will work with dedicated, high-skilled veterinary professionals and have the opportunity to advance your career while improving the quality of life for patients by helping to give the gift of vision.

Requirements

Veterinary Technician I (CVT)
Experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system
Ability to perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests
Ability to hold patients for detailed ocular exam
Ability to perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing
Ability to set-up and assist with procedures and surgeries
Ability to place IV catheters and fluids for patients undergoing sedation or anesthesia
Ability to administer drugs through various routes
Ability to perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia
Skills including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation
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

Anesthesia training is available with help or our anesthesia specialist

Responsibilities

Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests (Schirmer Tear Testing, IOP's, Fluorescein Staining) 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
Assist with 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

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance
Discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
Annual continuing education allowance
Free continuing education sessions
BluePearl University for training
Access to over 2,000 medical journals
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Parental leave benefits
Flexible work schedules
401k and retirement planning
Paid time off
Floating holiday plans
Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills