Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Ophthalmology 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars 29080 Inkster Road, Southfield, MI 48034 $22.15
- $44.00 an hour
- Full-time BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital 576 reviews $22.15
- $44.00 an hour
- Full-time BluePearl Emergency Hospital in Southfield, MI is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Ophthalmology team!
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? If you are seeking an opportunity with a team that inspires growth working in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Schedule is full-time; four 10 hour shifts per week. Does include occasional holidays and on-call ER shifts. We offer generous night and weekend Shift Differentials. At BluePearl the role of a Veterinary Technician is an exciting, fulfilling opportunity that will allow you to utilize the skills that you have worked so hard to gain. We will also give you the chance to expand and grow your skills, all while working alongside some of the most talented veterinary professionals. 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 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. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options. Paid paternity leave as well as employer provided short-term and long-term disability. 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. 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 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.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.15
00 per hour
Benefits:
Relocation assistance
Work Location:
In person
