Veterinary Technician - Surgery
About The Position
Join the Founding Surgery Team at BluePearl Pet Hospital in South Austin! Help build something extraordinary from day one. BluePearl Pet Hospital is opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital in South Austin, TX, and we're looking for an exceptional Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our founding team. Located at 2555 Western Trails Blvd., Austin, TX 78745, our new hospital will provide advanced specialty and emergency care in a collaborative, team-focused environment designed to support both exceptional patient care and professional growth. If you're passionate about surgery, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working alongside talented specialists, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- At least two years of veterinary hospital experience (surgical experience preferred).
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced specialty environment.
- Are confident with anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing.
- Take pride in providing exceptional patient care.
- Value teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Nice To Haves
- surgical experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional nursing care to surgical patients before, during, and after procedures.
- Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
- Place peripheral IV catheters and manage intravenous fluid therapy.
- Perform patient physical assessments and recognize abnormal findings.
- Monitor anesthesia equipment and patient vital signs throughout procedures.
- Prepare surgical suites and maintain strict sterile technique.
- Assist surgeons during procedures while anticipating patient and team needs.
- Perform medical calculations and administer medications accurately.
- Communicate with clients regarding post-operative care.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule following training.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with retirement planning
- Paid time off and floating holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Parental leave
- Annual continuing education allowance
- BluePearl University and access to more than 2,000 medical journals
- Leadership development and career growth through Mars Veterinary Health
- Trupanion pet insurance and employee discounts on pet care and food
- Mental health, well-being, and compassion fatigue resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
