Veterinary Technician - Neurology

California Veterinary Hospital; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Overland Park is seeking an exceptional Neurology Veterinary Technician. This role involves advanced medical calculations, anesthesia management, and providing care to neurological patients, all within a supportive and growth-oriented environment, complemented by extensive benefits and continued education opportunities.

Benefits

Pet insurance

Annual CE allowances

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Support from a licensed social worker

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge base and motivation to learn.
• Ambition to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Weekend and rotating holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Set up constant rate infusions and monitor anesthesia.
• Conduct physical exams and communicate findings.
• Provide nursing care and client education.

Skills

Anesthesia

Medical math

Patient restraint

IVC placement

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Overland Park, KS is hiring an exceptional Neurology Veterinary Technician.

Are you a passionate technician 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 the industry?

We strive to provide state-of-the-art services to our patients and clients. We support our technician team to advance their careers, with 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. Weekend and rotating holiday availability required for this position.

As a Neurology Veterinary Technician, you will:

1. Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
2. Calculate all medical math, including advanced and CRI calculations (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc.).
3. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
4. Set up for MRI and CT procedures.
5. Set up for spinal surgeries.
6. 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.
7. Perform callbacks and refill medications.
8. Gather histories, perform physical exams, and communicate findings to the clinician.
9. Understand normal vital parameters.
10. Be comfortable with IVC placement and venipuncture.
11. Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
12. Restrain patients during consults and diagnostics.

Why BluePearl?

• We offer pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We support career growth through skill leveling, talent development programs, and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, there are endless opportunities for advancement.
• We invest in continuous learning with annual CE allowances, free sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We prioritize your health and well-being with comprehensive insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, paid time off, and support from a licensed social worker.
• We foster a family-like culture focused on teamwork and remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. We maintain a drug-free workplace.