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Neurology Veterinary Technician
Carolina Veterinary Specialists is hiring an outstanding Veterinary Technician to join the Neurology service!
Our neurology team is known for their outstanding customer service and exceptional veterinary neurology care. The team works in collaboration with our network of board-certified neurologists and enjoys a 4-day work week with shared rotating on-call nights, weekends, and holidays.
The neurology technician works as part of a cohesive team performing patient imaging, assisting with unique neurologic examinations and tests including on-site CT & MRI, and assisting with anesthesia and neurosurgery. There is a large client communication component to this position, and other tasks will include administering anesthesia and anesthetic intervention, patient monitoring and recovery, client education, and hands-on skills such as venipuncture, catheterization, surgical prep, lab sample prep, and more! This is a fun and advanced position; if you have a passion for learning and desire to take your veterinary knowledge and skill to the highest level, read on and apply today!
Why should you want to work with us?
- We offer competitive pay, growth and learning opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including a variety of medical/dental/vision options with employer-paid portion of premiums, an employee assistance program with a focus on mental health and wellness, short- and long-term disability, employer paid life insurance and accident insurance, 401(k) + match, uniform stipends, pet care discounts, and more!
- Our hospital is a collaborative environment where teams work together and feel like family.
- No glass ceilings! We want to build our staff up, helping them achieve new heights in their career through growth areas such as advanced skills wet labs, inhouse topic rounds, and leadership development
- Most importantly, we offer an inclusive, progressive work environment and an opportunity for you to make a difference!
What is the role of the Neurology Technician?
The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. You will assist in providing patient care, conducting examinations, assisting during surgery, provide nursing care, and maintaining patient medical records. Tasks include:
- Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
- Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
- Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
- Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
- Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
This is a highly specialized opportunity for the right candidate, who will possess:
- Positive, can-do attitude
- At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience experience
- Strong work ethic and good organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to sit or stand throughout the day; occasional bending, and kneeling; ability to lift 40 lbs unassisted
Other qualifications that you may find helpful:
- Working knowledge of standard veterinary medications
- Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, general laboratory, anesthesia and pharmacology skills
- Knowledge of normal patient parameters
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to administer and knowledge of medication and fluid therapies
- Knowledge of critical nursing care and steps to take in the event of patient compromise
- Ability to administer safe and appropriate fluid therapy
- Ability to monitor anesthesia safely
- Credential technician preferred
Come Join Our Neurology Family!
Our hospital is located in Matthews, NC - just off of I485. We are proud to be a VECCSlevel II certified trauma center and have been providing pets and their families with emergency and specialty care since 2012. If you're interested in taking your veterinary
career to the next level, don't wait to apply! Please apply online through
PetVetCareers.com
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $23.00 per hour Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- clinical veterinary nursing: 2+ years (Required)
Work Location: In person
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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