Veterinary Technician - Neurology
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN, seeks a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team! This position is for a Veterinary Technician (CVT licensing not required) with our Neurology department. The work schedule is 4/10's, with an on-call rotation and one holiday per year. The pay range is $25.00 - $37.00/hour, dependent on local veterinary licensing, experience, and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Competitive shift differentials are offered for weekday nights, weekend days, and weekend nights. Our Neurology Veterinary Technicians assist veterinarians with surgical plans and estimates, perform diagnostics (radiographs, lab work), prepare patients for surgery, assist with surgery and imaging (MRI, CT), discharge patients, and handle client communications. A rotating on-call schedule is required after training. A minimum of one year of experience in a veterinary hospital is required; specialty experience is not required.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year experience in a veterinary hospital.
- Specialty experience not required.
Nice To Haves
- CVT licensing not required
Responsibilities
- Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
- Calculates all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc).
- Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
- Set up for MRI and CT procedures.
- Set up for spinal surgeries.
- Discharge neuro patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as manual bladder expression, sling walking, range of motion, etc.
- Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
- Perform call backs and refill medications.
- Client education, gathering histories and communicating that to the Clinician.
- Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
- Understand normal vital parameters.
- Comfortable with IVC placement and venipuncture.
- Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.
- Restrain patients during consults and during diagnostics.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance
- Discounts for medical care at BluePearl
- Talent development programs
- Leadership workshops
- Annual CE allowances
- Free training sessions
- Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates
- Financial support for VTS credentials
- Mental health resources
- Flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Bi-annual merit increase opportunities
- Paid time off and floating holidays
- 401k and retirement planning
- Maternal and Paternal leave benefits
- Hinge Health membership
- Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits (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 (coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii)
- Uniform Allowance
- MARS discounts - M&Ms, KIND Snacks, & T-Mobile
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
