Licensed Veterinary Technician or VA - Neurology Service

ANIMAL EMERGENCY & REFERRAL CENTER OF MINNESOTA•Oakdale, MN

1d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or VA to join our Neurology team! If you enjoy complex cases, advanced nursing care, anesthesia, and being part of a specialty team where your technical skills truly matter, Neurology may be a great fit for you. As a Neurology LVT, you'll work closely with our neurologists to care for patients with a wide range of neurologic conditions—from seizure disorders and spinal disease to mobility challenges and altered mentation.

Requirements

Curious, collaborative, organized, and comfortable working with medically complex patients
Strong technical skills
A solid nursing foundation
An interest in learning Neurology

Nice To Haves

Neurology experience is a plus
Specialty experience isn't necessarily required

Responsibilities

Facilitating outpatient Neurology appointments, including patient histories and assessments
Assisting with neurologic examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
Providing advanced nursing care for hospitalized Neurology patients
Performing venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, radiography, sample collection, and other technical procedures
Preparing and monitoring patients for sedation and anesthesia
Supporting advanced imaging and surgical procedures
Administering medications, IV fluids, analgesics, and prescribed treatments
Monitoring neurologic and overall clinical status and communicating changes to the medical team
Helping patients with mobility, positioning, nutrition, elimination, comfort, and other nursing needs
Maintaining accurate medical records, treatment sheets, and patient charges
Providing appropriate direction and supervision to Veterinary Assistants and other support team members