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Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

BluePearl Vet, LLC

#Anesthesia #Veterinary Medicine #Ventilation #Ocular Disease #Cataract Surgery #Ophthalmology #Veterinary Technician #Companion Animals #Constant Rate Infusions

Quick overview

Perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assist in various ocular surgeries and outpatient procedures. Responsible for anesthesia monitoring, IV placement, and educating clients on pet ocular disease and care.

Requirements summary

Must be a Veterinary Technician with a passion for ophthalmology and the ability to handle complex surgical and diagnostic tasks. Requires unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without future visa sponsorship.

Equipment MaintenanceClient EducationSurgical AssistanceAnesthesia MonitoringIV Catheter PlacementPatient SedationOphthalmic Diagnostic TestingOcular Exam Support

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician in Ophthalmology! **This position will be in Ann Arbor Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and most Thursdays. Fridays are at our Southfield location.*
Do you want to help give the gift of vision and improve the quality of life of your patients? Are you looking to advance your career as a Veterinary Technician? Do you want to experience the best of both medicine and surgery? Do you have a strong passion of veterinary medicine, and the drive to help build and organize a growing service? Do you want to work with dedicated, high skilled veterinary professionals? As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, you will help diagnose and treat ophthalmic diseases in companion animals. As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, you will: Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests (tear quantity, glaucoma testing, ulcer testing) and help hold patients for detailed ocular exam Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing (retinal electrical function, etc.) Set-up and assist with procedures and surgeries that restore comfort and vision ranging from outpatient procedures to basic and complex surgeries Outpatient procedures: diamond burr debridement (to stimulate corneal healing), CO2 laser (to remove eyelid margin masses) Surgical procedures including eyelid surgeries, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, glaucoma surgery For patients undergoing sedation or anesthesia, place IV catheters and fluids, administer drugs through various route, perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia (with advances skills including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation, etc.) Anesthesia training is available with help or our anesthesia specialist Help organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies Be the frontline in educating clients on their pet’s ocular disease and care 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 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 their career. 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 value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options. Parental leave benefits Flexible work schedules 401k and retirement planning 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 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 This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card. 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 each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, 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.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

401k

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Retirement Planning

Annual Continuing Education Allowance

Floating Holiday Plans

Trupanion Pet Insurance

Free Continuing Education Sessions

BluePearl University Training

Access to Regional Licensed Social Worker

Employee Discounts on Pet Treatments, Procedures, and Food

Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

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