Brief Media, Inc.
Veterinary Technician - Surgery
Brief Media, Inc., Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48076
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh North is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team.
Pay:
$21.10 - $40.60 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our CareerTrax leveling system .
Sign‑on bonus of up to $5,000, based on experience and applicable licensure. Eligible credentials include LVT, CVT, RVT, LVMT, or VTS.
We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4‑hour minimum.
Shift Differential Pay
Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.00 Shift Differential
Responsibilities A BluePearl Surgery Technician is responsible for some post‑operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. Prefer to have a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital. A rotating on call schedule is required once training has been completed.
As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will perform the following:
Outpatient Technician
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
Recovery
Monitor post‑operative vitals to include pain score, mentation, temperature, pulse, respiration rate/effort, blood pressure, pulse oximetry
Operate and troubleshoot 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, ensuring all updates and conversations are clearly documented in the medical record
Monitor sedated patients for minor procedures or advanced diagnostics/emaging
Anesthesia Technician
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
Maintain surgical readiness by identifying and handling instruments appropriately, preparing and wrapping surgical packs, and performing sterilization using both autoclave and gas systems
Structured anesthesia training is offered with a dedicated mentor. Once fully trained, anesthesia technicians will participate in on‑call responsibilities.
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, associates have endless opportunities to advance their careers.
To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
We value your health and well‑being as an associate by providing you with the following benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Parental leave benefits.
Flexible work schedules.
401(k) and retirement planning.
Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through paid time off and floating holiday plans.
A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty care environment.
We promote a family‑like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together and believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
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 will consider applicants 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.
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Pay:
$21.10 - $40.60 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our CareerTrax leveling system .
Sign‑on bonus of up to $5,000, based on experience and applicable licensure. Eligible credentials include LVT, CVT, RVT, LVMT, or VTS.
We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4‑hour minimum.
Shift Differential Pay
Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.00 Shift Differential
Responsibilities A BluePearl Surgery Technician is responsible for some post‑operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. Prefer to have a minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital. A rotating on call schedule is required once training has been completed.
As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will perform the following:
Outpatient Technician
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
Recovery
Monitor post‑operative vitals to include pain score, mentation, temperature, pulse, respiration rate/effort, blood pressure, pulse oximetry
Operate and troubleshoot 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, ensuring all updates and conversations are clearly documented in the medical record
Monitor sedated patients for minor procedures or advanced diagnostics/emaging
Anesthesia Technician
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
Maintain surgical readiness by identifying and handling instruments appropriately, preparing and wrapping surgical packs, and performing sterilization using both autoclave and gas systems
Structured anesthesia training is offered with a dedicated mentor. Once fully trained, anesthesia technicians will participate in on‑call responsibilities.
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, associates have endless opportunities to advance their careers.
To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
We value your health and well‑being as an associate by providing you with the following benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Parental leave benefits.
Flexible work schedules.
401(k) and retirement planning.
Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through paid time off and floating holiday plans.
A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty care environment.
We promote a family‑like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together and believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
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 will consider applicants 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.
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