Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

BluePearl Vet, LLC•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•$21 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join their Surgery Team. This role involves providing post-operative client communication and requires the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals. A minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred. A rotating on-call schedule is required after training is completed.

Requirements

Minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal.
Rotating on call schedule is required once training has been completed.
Ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
Ability to perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Understanding of normal vital parameters and ability to alert doctor when abnormal.
Ability to set up intravenous fluids.
Ability to administer subcutaneous fluids.
Ability to operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
Ability to disconnect and connect patient from intravenous fluids aseptically.
Ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.
Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional Veterinary Technician
Committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment
Team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
Utilize their ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
Performs physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Understands normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.
Able to set up intravenous fluids.
Administers subcutaneous fluids.
Can operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.
Able to disconnect and connect patient from intravenous fluids aseptically.
Ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.