Licensed Veterinary Technician or VA - Neurology Service
About The Position
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join its Neurology team in Oakdale, Minnesota. The role involves caring for patients with neurologic conditions, including seizure disorders, spinal disease, mobility challenges, and altered mentation. The technician or assistant works closely with neurologists and the broader specialty team to provide patient care and support diagnostic, treatment, anesthesia, imaging, and surgical services. Neurology experience is a plus but is not required. AERC describes itself as a locally owned, multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving the Twin Cities community. Its teams work alongside specialists in Neurology and other disciplines and the 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care service, providing opportunities to learn from varied cases and veterinary professionals. LVTs are an important part of the medical team and have opportunities to use and expand their technical and nursing skills.
Requirements
- Be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Veterinary Assistant (VA).
- Have strong technical skills and a solid nursing foundation.
- Be curious, collaborative, organized, and comfortable working with medically complex patients.
- Have an interest in learning Neurology.
Nice To Haves
- Neurology experience.
- Specialty experience.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate outpatient Neurology appointments, including taking patient histories and assessments.
- Assist with neurologic examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Provide advanced nursing care for hospitalized Neurology patients.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, radiography, sample collection, and other technical procedures.
- Prepare and monitor patients for sedation and anesthesia.
- Support advanced imaging and surgical procedures.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, analgesics, and prescribed treatments.
- Monitor patients' neurologic and overall clinical status and communicate changes to the medical team.
- Help patients with mobility, positioning, nutrition, elimination, comfort, and other nursing needs.
- Maintain accurate medical records, treatment sheets, and patient charges.
- Provide appropriate direction and supervision to Veterinary Assistants and other support team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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