BluePearl Pet Hospital·Southfield, Michigan
Provide high-quality nursing care to stable patients and perform critical clinical tasks such as IV catheter placement and vital signs monitoring. Manage intravenous fluid therapy and maintain clear communication with clients regarding post-operative care.
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BluePearl 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 on a team to provide quality care for pets?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you.
A BluePearl Surgery Technician is responsible for some post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal.
Prefer to 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 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.
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 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.
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 Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is a national network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals.
Our hospitals are located throughout the country, most of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Types of BluePearl Hospitals: Specialty and 24/7 Emergency Specialty & After-hours Emergency 24/7 Emergency After-hours Emergency Specialty Only 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.
Preferably two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital. Must be able to work independently, contribute to a team, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Market context
In Michigan, Veterinary Technician - Surgery openings tend to draw candidates with clinical experience and comfort in a fast-paced specialty setting. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer licensed technicians who can quickly learn surgical protocols and support teams with precision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then highlight your licensure, any 1-2 years of experience, and examples of adapting to surgical workflows.
