Veterinary Technician - Neurology

BluePearl Pet Hospital

103d • $24 - $47

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Neurology Veterinary Technician. This position involves working Sunday through Thursday with 5 shifts of 8.5 hours each. The pay range is $24.50 - $47.05 per hour, depending on experience and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system. Competitive shift differential pay is also offered for eligible hours worked during nights and weekends. The role requires a passion for veterinary care, particularly in neurology, and offers the opportunity to work with some of the brightest veterinary professionals in the industry. The hospital is committed to providing state-of-the-art services and supporting the technician team in advancing their careers.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge base in veterinary care.
• Motivation to learn and ambition to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience in veterinary technology, particularly in neurology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with anesthesia and critical care.
• Familiarity with MRI and CT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
• Calculate all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc).
• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
• Set up for MRI and CT procedures.
• 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.
• Educate clients, gather histories and communicate that to the Clinician.
• Perform physical exams; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters.
• Be comfortable with IVC placement and venipuncture.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
• Restrain patients during consults and during diagnostics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Access to a regional licensed social worker for health and lifestyle guidance.
• Annual continuing education allowance and free continuing education sessions.
• Access to BluePearl University for training and over 2,000 medical journals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees