Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology
About The Position
BluePearl is hiring an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician to join its team in Lafayette, Colorado. The technician helps diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals, supporting outpatient care and surgeries that restore patients’ comfort and vision. The role includes client education about ocular disease and care, as well as organizing and maintaining specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies. The technician performs basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing, assists with detailed ocular examinations, and prepares for and supports procedures ranging from outpatient treatments to complex surgeries. For patients receiving sedation or anesthesia, the technician places IV catheters, administers fluids and medications, and performs and monitors sedation or anesthesia. Anesthesia training is available with support from an anesthesia specialist. The posted starting pay range is $25–$38 per hour, depending on experience, licensure, and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system. The regular schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with on-call surgery expectations. Eligible night and weekend hours receive shift differentials, subject to a four-hour minimum.
Requirements
- Experience, licensure, and skills affect starting pay and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system; specific minimum qualifications are not stated.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests, including Schirmer Tear Testing, intraocular pressure testing, and fluorescein staining.
- Assist with holding patients for detailed ocular examinations.
- Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing, including retinal electrical function testing.
- Set up and assist with outpatient ophthalmic procedures, including diamond burr debridement and CO2 laser treatment of eyelid margin masses.
- Assist with ophthalmic surgeries, including eyelid surgery, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, and glaucoma surgery.
- For patients receiving sedation or anesthesia, place IV catheters and fluids, administer medications through various routes, and perform and monitor sedation or anesthesia, including advanced techniques such as constant rate infusions, paralytics, and ventilation.
- Help organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies.
- Educate clients about their pets’ ocular diseases and care.
- Participate in on-call surgery coverage.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Skill-based leveling and advancement opportunities.
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops.
- Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
- BluePearl University training and access for clinicians to more than 2,000 medical journals.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Flexible work schedules.
- 401(k) and retirement planning.
- Paid time off and floating holidays.
- Guidance and support from a regional licensed social worker.
- Shift differential pay for eligible night and weekend hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
