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Surgery Veterinary Technician Jobs in Overland Park, Kansas, USA at BluePearl
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery Team.
Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment?
Are you a team player who enjoys working together to provide quality care for pets?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, then we want to hear from you.
A Blue Pearl Surgery Technician is responsible for some post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. Preferably, candidates will 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:
Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
Utilize their ability to place peripheral intravenous catheters in the cephalic vein.
Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
Understand normal vital parameters and alert the doctor when abnormalities are detected.
Set up and administer intravenous fluids.
Administer subcutaneous fluids.
Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
Monitor patient response to fluid therapy, including signs of overload.
Why Blue Pearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for our associates on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
We encourage growth. Our associates are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. Being part of Mars Veterinary Health offers endless career advancement opportunities.
To lead the industry through innovative medicine and care, we provide continuous learning opportunities, including annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, Blue Pearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
We prioritize your health and well-being with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave; flexible schedules; 401k and retirement plans; paid time off and holidays; and support from a regional licensed social worker for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced environment.
We foster a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and shared commitment to remarkable pet care.
Blue Pearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We treat all individuals with respect and dignity and consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.
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Title: Surgery Veterinary Technician
Company: BluePearl
Location: Overland Park, Kansas, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care)
