Licensed Veterinary Technician - Neurology

About the role

The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital offering a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist doctors with neurological examinations while demonstrating proper handling and restraint of patients with neurological disorders.
• Understand 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.
• Calculate and administer 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) required or pending licensure
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred
• Neurology experience is a bonus
• Must have anesthesia experience

Pay

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $27–$38/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Applicants with a VTS may be eligible for rates up to $41/hour.

Benefits – Our Care In Action

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k program
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and 3 days PTO to complete