Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Overview

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced Surgery Veterinary Technician to work in our Surgery department. Please note that this position will start at our hospital in Gwinnett and then transfer over to Johns Creek.

Pay: $21 - $42 / hour
. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our leveling system.

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Utilize ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exams; accurately count heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert doctor when abnormal.
• Set up intravenous fluids and administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
• Disinfect and reconnect patient to intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

• We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Technicians are leveled by their skillset and advance as they gain more skills and experience. Leadership development programs and workshops are available; as a member of Mars Veterinary Health, there are opportunities to advance in your career.
• We support continuous learning with annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, Blue Pearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Regional licensed social worker support for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced environment.
• A family-like culture focused on teamwork and enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

Blue Pearl is committed to a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. We are a Drug Free Workplace.