Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

Veterinary Technician In Ophthalmology BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Technician in Ophthalmology. 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 advanced skills including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation, etc.)Anesthesia training is available with help from 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 Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills 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.