Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Stone Oak San Antonio, TX is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!Position: Veterinary Technician (CVT preferred but not required) for anesthesia. Anesthesia experience/trained required.Work Schedule: Full Time; On-Call, Rotating WeekendsPay Range: Dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool.Competitive Shift Differentials: Earn more with our shift differentials!

Weekday Night (Mon-Fri 6p to 8a): $3.00

Weekend Day (Sat-Sun 8a to 6p): $3.00

Weekend Night (Sat-Sun 6p to 8a): $4.50

As an Anesthesia Veterinary Technician, you will:

Assist in patient procedures using knowledge of anesthesia and analgesia related protocols and procedures, including formulating anesthetic plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Monitor anesthesia, trouble shoot anesthetic complications, and make appropriate interventions.

Intravenous catheter placement, endotracheal intubation, and anesthetic equipment use and maintenance.

Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.

Understand normal vital parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.

Set up intravenous fluids and CRI’s.

Continuous expansion of knowledge and skillset: advanced anesthetic skills including epidurals, difficult airway intubation, and critical case management.

Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.

Comfortable with medical math.

Ability to take patient through entire procedure from start to finish (pre-op, monitoring, post-op, and recovery)

Manage appointments, obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.

Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.

Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

Why BluePearl?

Pet Passion: Enjoy Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for medical care at BluePearl.

Growth Opportunities: Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.

Continuing Education: Benefit from annual CE allowances, free training sessions, and Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.

Career Advancement: Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.

Supportive Environment: Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Benefits Include:

Bi-annual merit increase opportunities

Paid time off and floating holidays

401k and retirement planning

Maternal and Paternal leave benefits

Hinge Health membership

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits (a few of many examples include 12 free therapy sessions annually, a free Calm wellness app subscription, and access to regional social work)

Free VETgirl Elite membership and continuing education

Opportunities for volunteerism and professional development (examples include coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).

Uniform Allowance

MARS discounts - M&Ms, KIND Snacks, & T-Mobile are just some!

Apply Today: Apply now and become a key part of our vibrant team, dedicated to providing exceptional care in an innovative and supportive environment.BluePearl Pet Hospital - Where your passion for pets meets endless career possibilities.Transform your career and make a real difference!We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.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.