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Surgery Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Vet, LLC

#Shift Differential #Professional Development #Collaboration #Surgery #Sign-on Bonus #Nursing Care #Specialists #Physical Exam #Veterinary Technician

Quick overview

The Surgery Veterinary Technician will provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards and core values. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, monitoring vital signs, placing IV catheters, setting up and monitoring intravenous fluids, and operating fluid pumps.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be experienced Veterinary Technicians capable of performing specific technical skills such as placing peripheral IV catheters in the cephalic vein and accurately assessing vital signs. Eligibility for higher compensation is based on experience and advancement through competency assessments, with VTS credentialed candidates receiving commensurate pay.

Patient MonitoringNursing CareAseptic TechniqueCompetency AssessmentPhysical ExamVTS CredentialingPeripheral Intravenous Catheter PlacementIntravenous Fluid SetupVital Parameter MonitoringSubcutaneous Fluid AdministrationIntravenous Fluid Pump OperationCephalic Vein Access

Job description

*This position offers up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus based on experience
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our skilled Surgery Team! Schedule: 4x10 hour week day shifts; occasional on-call expectations Pay: $21.00 - $42.00 / hour This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience. We offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example: Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$3.00/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$3.00/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will: Assist in patient procedures using knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs. Monitor anesthesia, trouble shoot anesthetic complications, and make appropriate interventions. Intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and anesthetic equipment use and maintenance. Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort. Understand normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal. Set up intravenous fluids and CRI’s. Continuous expansion of knowledge and skillset: advanced anesthetic skills including epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management. Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors. Comfortable with medical math. Ability to take patient through entire procedure from start to finish (pre-op, monitoring, post-op, and recovery) Manage appointments, obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc. Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically. Why BluePearl? We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day. We also offer: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more. Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals. Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support. Company-paid disability coverage. Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually. Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses. BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card. #JDBP482499

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Mental Health Support

Associate Discounts

Scrub Allowance

Free Training

Licensure Support

Annual CE Allowance

VTNE Support

VTS Support

Company-paid Disability Coverage

Access to 2,000+ Medical Journals

Surgery Veterinary Technician

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