Licensed Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Brief Media, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Neurology Department. The role includes anesthesia induction, monitoring, radiography, and critical care support in a high-acuity emergency/specialty setting.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $12,000 and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. The successful applicant will mentor teammates, work with a collaborative team, and contribute to outstanding patient and client care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technician with anesthesia experience.
• Proficient in radiography and clinical support in neurology.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia for neurology patients.
• Triage emergencies and monitor vitals including HR, BP, temp.
• Perform digital radiography with proper patient positioning.
• Interpret vitals and alert Veterinarian to changes.
• Identify arrest risk and initiate CPR, monitor responses.
• Place and maintain IV catheters and feeding tubes as needed.
• Mentor and train co-workers; provide compassionate client care.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Radiography

CPR

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Mentoring others

Client communication

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Radiography equipment

MRI

CT imaging

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technician to work in our Neurology Department.

We are now offering a Sign-On Bonus for up to $12,000!

+ optional moving allowance if a qualified candidate is relocating!

Our 20,000-square-foot hospital underwent a full remodel of the ICU and reception entrance completed in summer 2022. The remodel of the ICU now houses a brand-new CT (64 slice). The hospital also houses an on-site MRI, full complement of orthopedic surgical equipment, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and arthroscopy. This hospital has an internal medicine service with state-of-the-art endoscopy, ultrasound, and complete ancillary radiographic diagnostic capabilities.

Rich in culture and history, Richmond, the River City, serves as the capital city of Virginia. Situated along the James River, the city has played a critical role in both state and national history. The sprawling metropolitan area is home to both world-class restaurants and little-known, but well-loved cafes and diners. With a population of over 200,000, the city has seen an urban renewal in recent years with numerous breweries, boutiques, shops, rooftop bars, and music venues calling Richmond hom e. Kayaking, biking, walking trails, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Richmond, and numerous museums are other great reasons to enjoy Richmond.

We are on the forefront of positive mental health for the Veterinary industry, with licensed social workers and great mental health benefits! We are proud of our collaborative and supportive team environment and positive culture.

Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.

As a Neurology Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment.
• Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital including obtaining vitals such as temperature heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.
• H ave a complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
• Obtain and interpret blood pressure and other vital signs and alert Veterinarian to changes and issues.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Properly calculate medical math (including constant rate infusions) and administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Are proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
• Place and maintain feeding tubes and central line catheters.
• Have a passion for mentoring and training other co-workers.
• Have patience and empathy to address client concerns.

Why BluePearl ?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
• In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental Leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules.
• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

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 you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or 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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.