Veterinary Technician - Surgery
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team. This role involves providing post-operative client communication, working independently, and contributing to team goals. A rotating on-call schedule is required after training. The typical schedule includes four 10-hour shifts and rotating on-call shifts. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience. The hospital also offers competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends, and on-call pay. Shift differential is based on a 4-hour minimum.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
- Must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal.
- A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed.
- Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty experience is not required.
- One year of technician experience is preferred.
- Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
- Utilize your ability to place IV catheters and urinary catheters.
- Performs physical exam.
- Understands normal vital parameters and alert doctor when abnormal.
- Set up IV fluids and constant rate infusions.
- Set up and oversee blood transfusions for critically ill patients.
- Assist our highly qualified team, including board-certified surgeons, in performing a wide range of highly advanced surgical care. Some examples include scrubbing into surgeries such as TPLO, FHO, total hip, fracture repairs, splenectomy, lung lobectomy, GDV, and C-section.
- Monitor up to and including ASA status I - V.
- Learn how to independently run CT scans.
- Place and maintain feeding tubes, drains, PICC line catheters, and central line catheters.
- Perform local blocks, such as epidural.
- Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R (basic and advanced) CPR guidelines.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance
- Discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Talent development programs
- Leadership workshops
- Endless opportunities to advance in their career as a member of Mars Veterinary Health.
- Growth opportunities and financial compensation for VTS candidates.
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Free continuing education sessions
- BluePearl University for training.
- Free VETgirl Elite membership.
- Paid time off
- Floating holiday plans
- A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
- Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Hinge Health membership
- Parental leave benefits
- Flexible work schedules
- 401k and retirement planning
- Family planning benefits up to and including fertility treatments and medications.
- Sign on Bonus up to a $2500 Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
- Competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends and on-call pay.
- Bi-annual merit increase opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
