Veterinary Technician - Neurology
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$21.10 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania open_in_new |
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BluePearl in Pittsburgh (North Hills), PA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to work in our busy Neurology department.
Check out why you should work for us
Pay: $21.10 - $40.60 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system.
** Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience**
We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.
*Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.
For example:
Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.00 Shift Differential
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:
Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia
Set up for MRI and CT procedures
Set up constant rate infusions (CRI)
Calculate all medical math including advanced and CRI (mcg/mg, %/mg, etc)
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
Engage in client education, gather histories and communicate with 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 intravenous fluid pumps and 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 technicians 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 his/her career.
In order 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.
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.
Lyra; Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra- an online mental health support platform
We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Parental Leave Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
Referral Bonus Program
State licensure reimbursements
VTNE reimbursements
Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians.
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 you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, 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.
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