Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

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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 Specialty + Emergency Hospital in Grand Rapids is the premier specialty and emergency pet hospital serving West Michigan. Our surgical team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of surgical diseases in dogs and cats.
BluePearl is looking for a remarkable full-time Ophthalmology Veterinary Technicianwith preferably 1-year prior veterinary experience. Experience working in a specialty hospital is not required as we provide comprehensive training for assistants and technicians transitioning from general practice. Duties and skills include but are not limited to:

• Catheter placement and blood draws
• Assist with ophthalmic procedures and testing
• 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

• 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.