Veterinary Technician - Surgery

BluePearl Pet Hospital • Monroeville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team. This role is responsible for some post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital
• Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Nice To Haves

• Outpatient Technician responsibilities mastered or qualified candidate for Anesthesia Technician role
• Structured anesthesia training is offered with a dedicated mentor.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to the hospital for surgical procedures, place IV catheters
• Facilitate new consult appointments and recheck exams
• Speak to clients to obtain patient history
• Restrain animals for exam and diagnostics
• Perform blood draws, take radiographs, obtain vitals
• Assist with bandage changes
• Monitor post-operative vitals to include pain score, mentation, temperature, pulse, respiration rate/effort, blood pressure, pulse oximetry
• Operate and trouble shoot fluid pumps, connect/disconnect patients
• Discharge post-op patients from the hospital
• Review paperwork, side effects, activity restrictions, and physical therapy exercises with owners
• Prepare medications as instructed or call medications in to outside pharmacy
• Answer client calls, address questions; serve as liaison between doctor and pet owner, ensure all updates and conversations are clearly documented in the medical record
• Monitor sedated patients for minor procedures or advanced diagnostics/imaging
• Perform calculations for induction drugs, continuous rate infusions, and emergency drugs
• Properly and safely intubate and extubate animals
• Proficient in operating and monitoring patients on an anesthetic ventilator
• Place arterial catheters, prepare and assist with epidurals, local blocks, and other anesthetic techniques
• Monitor anesthesia for routine, orthopedic, and emergency procedures: recognize normal vs. abnormal vitals and communicate with doctor for intervention
• Perform daily safety maintenance on anesthesia machines and systems
• Aseptically prep and prepare patients for various soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
• Assist and perform induction procedures
• Recognize various arrhythmias on ECG and communicate with doctor
• Complete Recover CPR training modules and be prepared to apply to real life situations
• Maintains surgical readiness by identifying and handling instruments appropriately, preparing and wrapping surgical packs, and performing sterilization using both autoclave and gas systems

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance
• Discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
• 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 for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees