Veterinary Technician - Neurology
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN, seeks a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team! Position: Veterinary Technician (CVT licensing not required) with our Neurology department. We are offering a SIGN-ON BONUS for qualified technicians! Our Neurology Veterinary Technicians help veterinarians with crafting and going over surgical plans and estimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (e.g. radiographs, lab work), setting patients up for surgery, assisting with surgery, assisting with imaging (MRI, CT), discharging patients, and handling client communications. A rotating on-call schedule is required once training has been completed. Minimum of one year experience in a veterinary hospital. Specialty experience not required.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year experience in a veterinary hospital
- Specialty experience 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 and discounts for medical care at BluePearl
- Advance your skills with our talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
- Benefit from annual CE allowances, free training sessions, and Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.
- Explore roles in our specialty departments (Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology) and enjoy financial support for VTS credentials.
- Access mental health resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, including 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
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits (a few of many examples include 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 (examples include coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).
- Uniform Allowance
- MARS discounts - M&Ms, KIND Snacks, & T-Mobile are just some!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
