Veterinary Technician - Neurology
About The Position
The Neurology Veterinary Technician plays a key role in delivering exceptional care to patients at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. The position performs technical duties in accordance with WRAH Technician Protocols and provides clients with courteous, compassionate service while recognizing the bond between pets and their owners. The role provides nursing care, diagnostic support, and surgical assistance in a collaborative specialty and emergency care hospital environment. The position pays $26.00–$30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, and follows four 10-hour shifts that may include a weekend day. The hospital emphasizes compassionate, high-quality patient care, teamwork, learning, work-life balance, and personal and career development.
Requirements
- Experience working as a credentialed Veterinary Technician.
- Strong desire to learn and apply new skills.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to perform technical procedures as outlined in technician protocols.
- Reliability, consistency, and strong follow-through on tasks and projects.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients and accurately document vital signs and behavior.
- Support veterinarians and assist other departments as needed.
- Perform and monitor anesthetic procedures.
- Operate ventilators, anesthetic machines, monitoring equipment, and MRI systems.
- Provide nursing care, diagnostic support, and surgical assistance.
- Obtain and prepare diagnostic samples, including venipuncture, arterial blood gas samples, urinary catheter samples, and free-catch urine.
- Properly use, maintain, and troubleshoot medical equipment.
- Communicate professionally with clients and conduct patient appointments.
Benefits
- Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for employees' pets.
- Mental health support with Talkspace.
- Uniform allowance.
- Learning and growth opportunities.
- Continuing education support for licensed team members.
- 401(k) retirement plan options with company match.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options, with some plans potentially paid up to 100%.
- Basic life insurance and other voluntary insurance options for full-time team members.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave for full-time team members.
- Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
