Licensed Veterinary Technician Neurology Department
Description
Licensed Veterinary Technician – Neurology
The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is an AAHA accredited 24-hour Emergency/Critical Care and Specialty hospital that supports ECC, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine and pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional customer service.
Pay: $27-$38 (Up to $41 for applicants with a VTS)
Shifts Available: (Wed-Sat 9am-7:30pm) (Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 9am-7:30pm)
Being a large teaching hospital, VSCS offers tons of opportunities for growth, mentorship, and development. We are greatly invested in supporting the personal and career goals of our team members, ensuring that there is accessible support every step of the way. We value honest and transparent communication at every level of the organization, working diligently to ensure that every voice is heard.
Role Responsibilities, Skills, and Knowledge
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
- Assist in maintaining relevant, accurate, and comprehensive medical records, including relevant history taking.
- Assisting doctors with neurological examinations while demonstrating proper handling and restraint of patients with neurological disorders.
- Understanding the basic principles of seizure control, familiarity with the different medications used to treat epilepsy and be able to recognize/address seizure activity.
- Able to recognize changes in mentation and alert the DVM.
- Produce diagnostic thoracic and spinal radiographs.
- Aseptic preparation of surgical site and sterile opening of surgical instruments.
- Sterile preparation of cerebral spinal fluid tap site and aseptic technique for CSF sample collection.
- Calculating and administering analgesic CRI under the direction of DVM.
- Anesthetic induction and monitoring for MRI’s and surgical procedures with or without use of a mechanical ventilator.
- Catheter placement and maintenance: peripheral, central, arterial, and urinary.
- Ability to perform CPR according to RECOVER Initiative standards.
- Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
- Ability to work collaboratively and support fellow team members.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off, including 8-weeks of full-paid parental leave, “purrental” leave for the newest fur baby in your family, and bereavement leave for humans and pets.
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, including an FSA and HSA. Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.
- Pet perks, including free exams and generous discounts on products and services at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
- Continuing education allowance starting at $500/year plus 3 days PTO for CE exclusively.
- Uniform allowance and license reimbursement.
- Scholarship opportunities and student loan support programs.
*Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors.