Veterinary Technician - Neurology

BluePearl; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and retirement planning

Continuing education allowance

Flexible work schedules

Trupanion pet insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Northfield Township, Illinois is looking for a dedicated Neurology Veterinary Technician. This role offers the chance to work with a team of experienced professionals and provide exceptional care for pets. Responsibilities include setting up constant rate infusions, monitoring anesthesia, and educating clients about their pets’ care.

BluePearl values its associates with extensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and retirement planning options. They also provide opportunities for growth through leadership workshops and continuing education. Join us in making a difference in the veterinary field.

Qualifications

• Must have passion for animal care and a strong desire to learn.
• Experience in a fast-paced veterinary environment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
• Educate clients and gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.
• Discharge neuro patients with client education.

Skills

Strong knowledge base in veterinary care

Ability to calculate medical math

Comfortable with IVC placement

Experience with anesthesia monitoring

Client education skills

Education

Certification as Veterinary Technician

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an exceptional Neurology Veterinary Technician

Are you a passionate assistant looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field? Are you passionate about Neurology? Do you want an opportunity to work with some of the brightest veterinary professionals in this 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.

As a Neurology Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
• Calculate all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc).
• Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia.
• Set up for MRI and CT procedures.
• 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.
• Perform call backs and refill medications.
• Educate clients, gather histories and communicate that to the Clinician.
• Perform physical exam; accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters.
• Comfortable with IVC placement and venipuncture.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and can troubleshoot errors.
• Restrain patients during consults and during diagnostics.

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 associates 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 their career.
• 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: 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; 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 believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

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.

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 affectional preference, 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.