Licensed Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology
BluePearl Vet, LLC•Southfield, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an exceptional Veterinary Technician specializing in Ophthalmology. This role offers the opportunity to help restore vision and improve the quality of life for companion animals, combining medical and surgical aspects of veterinary care. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for veterinary medicine, a drive to help build and organize a growing service, and a desire to work with dedicated, high-skilled veterinary professionals.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Strong passion for veterinary medicine
- Ability to help build and organize a growing service
- Willingness to work with dedicated, high-skilled veterinary professionals
- Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in both medicine and surgery
- Anesthesia training is available with help from our anesthesia specialist.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests (tear quantity, glaucoma testing, ulcer testing) and assist with patient handling for detailed ocular exams.
- Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing (e.g., retinal electrical function).
- Set up and assist with procedures and surgeries aimed at restoring comfort and vision, ranging from outpatient procedures to basic and complex surgeries.
- Assist with outpatient procedures such as diamond burr debridement and CO2 laser treatments.
- Assist with surgical procedures including 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, and perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia, including advanced skills like constant rate infusions, paralytics, and ventilation.
- Organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies.
- Educate 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
- Access to 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
- Access to a regional licensed social worker
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
