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 requires a commitment to enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment. The ideal candidate is a team player who enjoys working together to provide quality care for pets. A BluePearl Surgery Technician is responsible for some post-operative client communication and 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. A typical schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
- Rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed.
- Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty experience is not required.
- One year of technician experience is preferred.
- Pursuing & established VTS technicians.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
- 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 highly qualified team, including board-certified surgeons, in performing a wide range of highly advanced surgical care.
- Monitor up to and including ASA status I - V.
- Independently run CT scans and MRI.
- 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.
- Growth opportunities and financial compensation for VTS candidates.
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Free continuing education sessions
- BluePearl University for training.
- Free VETgirl Elite membership.
- Volunteer opportunities (examples include coral reef restoration, and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).
- Collaboration with local and online Veterinary Technician Colleges.
- Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
- Internships, externships, and post-graduation opportunities.
- Hospital committees that focus on associate well-being and plan monthly outings and events.
- Bi-annual merit increase opportunities.
- Competitive shift differentials.
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Parental Leave Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
- Referral Bonus Program
- State licensure reimbursements
- VTNE reimbursements
- Additional VTS benefits
- On-call pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
