Veterinary Technician - Surgery

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BluePearl Vet, LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Kentwood, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The veterinary technician will perform surgical support duties including anesthetic monitoring, patient prep, and imaging. They are also responsible for providing high-quality nursing care and maintaining effective communication with clients.

Qualifications

BluePearl is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician with 1-2 years of experience for their surgery department. Key responsibilities include patient care, surgical preparation, anesthetic monitoring, and client communication. While experience in a specialty hospital is a plus, comprehensive training is provided, making this role suitable for those transitioning from general practice.

Job Description

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for the next step in your career? Do you love surgery? Are you looking to enhance your veterinary knowledge and skills? If you are seeking a team that provides growth and hospital that inspires a welcoming culture for associates, we invite you to join our team in Grand Rapids! 

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids is the premier specialty and emergency pet hospital serving West Michigan. Our surgical team specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of surgical diseases in dogs and cats.  

BluePearl is looking for a remarkable Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician with preferably 1-2 years prior veterinary experience to join our surgery department. Experience working in a specialty hospital is not required as we provide comprehensive training for technicians transitioning from general practice. Duties and skills include but are not limited to: 

  • Catheter placement and blood draws 

  • Radiographs and CT imaging 

  • Intubation and Recovery 

  • Surgical Prep 

  • Anesthetic Monitoring 

  • Provide excellent nursing care to patients 

  • Client communication 

  • Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment 

  • Organized and dependable 

  • Bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn 

Status: Full-Time

Hours: Daytime, Tuesday thru Friday(Rotating surgical on-call schedule once proficient in position) 

Why BluePearl?  

  • We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.  

  • In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.  

  • We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.  

  • We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:  

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.  

  • 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.  

  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. 

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BluePearl Vet, LLC

We have hospitals located throughout the country, many of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine. Our mission: Provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge and talents. At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans. Our vision: Elevate the industry in pursuit of sustainable veterinary excellence so pets receive the best care when they need it most. We are committed to upholding the highest medical standards and are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat our patients and advance our profession. Our Guiding Principles These Five Principles connect all of our BluePearl hospitals and guide the actions and decisions of our Associates every day. Quality: Quality begins with delivering our best to the people and pets we serve. It continues through all that we do.​ Responsibility: We take responsibility without being asked. ​We support the responsibilities of others.​ Mutuality: A mutual benefit is a shared benefit. A shared benefit will endure. Efficiency: Our resources are precious. Being efficient helps us accomplish more and waste less. ​ Freedom: Freedom lets us shape our future. Performance allows us to remain free.​ Our Privacy Policy can be viewed at https://www.mars.com/privacy.
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