Veterinary Technician - Surgery
BluePearl Pet Hospital•Tacoma, WA
•$26 - $37•Onsite
About The Position
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Technician in Tacoma! This role is for a passionate technician looking to improve their skills in the veterinary field, specifically in surgery. The position offers an opportunity to work with experienced veterinary professionals.
Requirements
- Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
- Ability to apply through the internal career site if a current associate.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for Surgery
- Passion for mentoring and training other co-workers
- Patience and empathy to address client concerns
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery.
- Safely restrain patients for procedures.
- Place intravenous catheters in all peripheral veins.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Perform local nerve blocks.
- Prepare slides for cytology.
- Proficiently perform digital radiographs.
- Monitor patients during anesthesia or while sedated.
- Perform advanced imaging such as CT scans and MRI procedures.
- Mentor and train other co-workers.
- Address client concerns with patience and empathy.
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 for clinicians
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Flexible work schedules
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
