Certified Veterinary Technician- Neurology

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists- Hoffman Estates; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading veterinary clinic where your passion for animal care makes a difference. As a Neurology Veterinary Technician, you'll provide essential support in diagnosing and treating pets, ensuring their health and well-being. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career with access to comprehensive learning programs and a supportive community. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with plenty of local amenities, and be part of a culture that values compassion, teamwork, and professional development. If you're dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of pets and their families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free exams for pets

Mental health benefits

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Scholarship opportunities

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• Strong veterinary technical skills with hands-on patient care experience.
• Ability to perform lab tests and assist in surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care for pets, including outpatient treatments.
• Assist in surgeries and monitor anesthesia for high-risk patients.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Compassionate patient care

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication skills

Medical math skills

Blood pressure monitoring

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Experience in MRI and CT

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Digital radiography machines

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists-Certified Veterinary Technician- Neurology
Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

More than a word, care is present in everything you do, Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists- Hoffman Estates we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are
We are home to multiple specialties! Our floor plan offers a modern and open-concept feel including a large break area with all the amenities to relax and enjoy where you work. There is a thoughtfully planned patient care area and so much more. Take a sneak peek here!

Step outside the hospital doors and enjoy a scenic walk along Poplar Creek Trail located in Show Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve. Play a few holes on the way to work at the Hilldale Golf Club, less than 2 miles away. Want to unwind after a shift? Catch a movie at the nearby AMC or visit one of several popular nearby eateries with coworkers and family. This area is full of nice neighborhoods and high-quality public schools.

Provide your best care with more bridges and fewer barriers.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists- Hoffman Estates is looking for a Neurology Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Neurology Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

We are searching for a team player with strong veterinary technical skills, including, but not limited to:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional and compassionate patient care
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on client care
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiar with common disease processes that present to the neurology service with an understanding of treatments and medications associated with their care
• Strong medical math skills. (Including being able to calculate fluid rates, common CRI’s and multimodal drug infusion)
• Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in the early and appropriate intervention of patient care
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Provide surgical assistance and post-operative care
• Strong anesthesia / surgical monitoring skills in high-risk patients
• Interest in advanced cross-sectional imaging
• Experience in MRI and CT is highly valued
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
• Venipuncture and catheter placement

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance-learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions

• Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience--$28-32hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.