Neurology Registered Veterinary Technician; RVT or VTS

Position

Title:

Neurology RVT or VTS

Schedule:

Full-time;
Monday-Thursday; 1st shift

Hiring bonus:
Up to $5000

Location:

Durham, NC

The Triangle's premier emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital is seeking a highly motivated and skilled RVT or VTS to join our growing neurology team. This is an amazing opportunity for a hardworking, dedicated veterinary professional who is excited to grow their skills and knowledge base. We provide 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in neurology, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation.

We are looking for a veterinary medical team member who wants to utilize their skills to the fullest potential in a collaborative, fun, and fast-paced environment.

• Perform tailored anesthetic/sedative planning and monitoring (ASA II and higher) including setting up and maintaining anesthetic ventilator, pain management, CRI calculations, etc.
• Perform MRIs and CT scans
• Assist with diagnostic procedures
• Patient preparation for neurosurgery and in some instances assist with neurosurgery
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients and medical care for outpatients, including medication calculations and administration, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, digital radiography
• Maintain patient’s treatment sheets and medical records under direction of clinician
• Effectively communicate with clients including facilitating appointments, obtaining patient histories, client education, and phone follow-ups
• Maintain and care for anesthesia, neurology, and imaging equipment
• Ensure adequate stocking of supplies for MRI, neurology work spaces including operating room, and surgery preparation area
• Understand and follow hospital policies (including radiation safety, OSHA standards, biosecurity protocols, etc.)
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment with all team members
• Participate in a rotating neurosurgery anesthesia on-call

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• RVT licensed or eligible in NC
• 2+ years as veterinary technician in a fast-paced veterinary hospital; specialty or emergency experience preferred

• Health, vision, and dental
• HSA and FSA Plans
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Parental Leave

Internal benefits include PTO, CE PTO and allowance, uniform allowance, and veterinary services discount.