Veterinary Technician - Surgery
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring a Surgery Veterinary Technician for the founding team at its new specialty and emergency hospital in South Austin, Texas. The hospital is described as a collaborative, team-focused environment designed to support high-quality patient care and professional growth. Its facilities will include three surgical suites, dedicated Emergency and ICU departments, in-house CT, and an Internal Medicine procedure room, with specialty services including Surgery, Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Cardiology. The position provides nursing care to surgical patients before, during, and after procedures; supports anesthesia and surgery; and helps maintain safe, sterile clinical workflows. The technician will also communicate with clients about post-operative care and participate in a rotating on-call schedule after training. The role offers base pay of $21.08–$42.00 per hour, with additional differentials for weekday overnight and weekend shifts. Compensation depends on experience, credentials, and BluePearl leveling. BluePearl lists medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) with retirement planning; paid time off and floating holidays; flexible scheduling; parental leave; continuing education resources; leadership development; pet insurance and employee discounts; and mental health and well-being resources. Applicants must have current, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. and must not require present or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- At least two years of veterinary hospital experience.
- Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing.
- Ability to provide exceptional patient care.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced specialty environment.
- Value teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Current, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S., without requiring future employment-based visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide 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.
- Shift differentials: $3.50/hour for weekday overnights and weekend days; $5.00/hour for weekend overnights.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
