Full-time Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Continuing education allowance

Flexible work schedules

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan is hiring a Neurology Veterinary Technician. This role involves assisting in neurosurgeries, providing anesthesia care, and performing nursing duties for neuro patients. Ideal candidates will have a strong veterinary knowledge, proficiency in anesthesia, and the ability to educate clients. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and growth opportunities through skill-based programs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Strong knowledge base in veterinary medicine, especially neurology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Setup and train for MRI and CT procedures.
• Assist in neurosurgeries in the OR.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• Discharge neuro patients with client education.
• Provide nursing care according to standards.
• Perform IVC placement and venipuncture.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Anesthesia proficiency

Client education

Team collaboration

Advanced math skills

Job description

Position Overview

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Neurology Veterinary Technician.

Key Qualities

• Passionate assistant looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field.
• Passionate about Neurology.
• Opportunity to work with some of the brightest veterinary professionals in the industry.

We strive to provide state‑of‑the‑art services to our patients and clients. We are very proactive in supporting our technician team to advance their careers. We have many specialized technicians in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Emergency/Critical Care. Applicants should have a strong knowledge base, motivation to learn, and ambition to work in a fast‑paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and become trained for MRI and CT procedures.
• Spend time in the OR during neurosurgeries.
• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia – being proficient in anesthesia is a must.
• Calculate all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc).
• 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.
• Obtain histories and provide client education.
• Perform IVC placement and venipuncture.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.
• Restrain patients during consults and diagnostics.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Growth opportunities through skill‑based leveling and leadership development programs. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
• Annual continuing‑education allowance, free continuing‑education sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave benefits; flexible work schedules; 401(k) and retirement planning; paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Regional licensed social worker to provide guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Family‑like culture that encourages collaboration and enrichment of lives through remarkable care for pets.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectionate preference, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.