Licensed Veterinary Technician Neurology
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Job Location:
Lynnwood, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle
Licensed Veterinary Technician Neurology
Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle
Lynnwood WA
Full time
The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner is an AAHA accredited 24-hour Emergency/Critical Care and Specialty hospital that supports ECC Neurology Surgery Internal Medicine Cardiology Oncology and Radiology. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine and pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional customer service.
Pay:$27-$38 (Up to $41 for applicants with a VTS)
Being a large teaching hospital VSCS offers tons of opportunities for growth mentorship and development. We aregreatly investedin supporting the personal and career goalsofour team members ensuring that there is accessible support every step of the way.Wevalue honest and transparent communication at every level of the organization working diligently to ensure that every voice is heard.
Role Responsibilities Skills and Knowledge
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Assistinmaintainingrelevantaccurate and comprehensive medicalrecordsincluding relevant history taking.
- Assistingdoctors with neurological examinationswhiledemonstratingproper handling and restraint of patients with neurological disorders.
- Understanding the basic principles of seizure controlfamiliarity with the different medications used to treat epilepsyand be able to recognize/address seizure activity.
- Able to recognize changes in mentation and alert the DVM.
- Produce diagnosticthoracic and spinal radiographs.
- Aseptic preparationof surgical site and sterile opening of surgical instruments.
- Sterile preparation of cerebral spinal fluid tap site and aseptic technique for CSF samplecollection.
- Calculating and administering analgesic CRIunder the direction of DVM.
- Anesthetic induction and monitoring forMRIs and surgical procedureswith or without use of a mechanical ventilator.
- Catheter placement and maintenance: peripheral centralarterialand urinary.
- Ability to perform CPR according to RECOVER Initiative standards.
- Use safe restraining techniques follow standard protocols and sustain clean and organized treatment areas exam rooms and labs.
- Ability to work collaborativelyand support fellow team members.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off including 8-weeks of full-paid parental leave purrental leave for the newest fur baby in your family and bereavement leave for humans and pets.
- Top quality medical dental and vision insurance including an FSA and HSA. Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
- Petperks including free exams and generous discounts on products and services at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
- Continuing education allowance starting at $500/year plus 3 days PTO for CE exclusively.
- Uniform allowance and license reimbursement.
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support programs.
*Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
