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BluePearl Pet Hospital · 5 days ago

Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$21/hr - $40/hr

2+ years exp

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join their Surgery Team. The role involves providing nursing care to stable patients and requires a commitment to quality care for pets in a fast-paced environment.

Health CareNon ProfitPetVeterinaryWellness

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values

Utilize their ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein

Performs physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort

Understands normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal

Able to set up intravenous fluids

Administers subcutaneous fluids

Can operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors

Able to disconnect and connect patient from intravenous fluids aseptically

Ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload

Qualification

Veterinary nursing careIntravenous catheter placementPatient monitoringFluid therapy managementTeam collaboration

Required

commitment and passion about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets

ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment

team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets

ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal

ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein

ability to perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort

understanding of normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal

ability to set up intravenous fluids

ability to administer subcutaneous fluids

ability to operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors

ability to disconnect and connect patient from intravenous fluids aseptically

ability to monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload

Preferred

minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

Annual continuing education allowance

Free continuing education sessions

Our own BluePearl University for training

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

Parental Leave benefits

Flexible work schedules.

Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans.

A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.

Company

BluePearl Pet Hospital

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BluePearl Pet Hospital is a nonprofit organization that provides veterinary care services.

Founded in 1996

Tampa, Florida, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bluepearlcares.org

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