ICU CVT - Day (Monday through Wednesday)

About Us: Minnesota Veterinary Neurology has been established to provide easy access to superior care for the small animal neurologic patients in Minnesota and the surrounding area. We are a privately owned hospital who cares deeply about our patients, our clients, and every one of our amazing team members.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the practice manager and neurologist, the CVT will be responsible for the care of neurologic patients and clients. The CVT will assist the neurologist or DVM with examinations and perform anesthesia for procedures and surgeries. The CVT will also perform diagnostics and treatments on neurologic patients and educate clients.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage emergency appointment intake and assist in scheduling appointments
• Record accurate medical and neurologic histories
• Perform venipuncture and proper restraint for neurologic patients
• Conduct in-house diagnostics using laboratory equipment, including manual tests such as platelet counts, white cell counts, and urinalysis
• Perform diagnostic radiographs
• Calculate, administer, and record injections, oral medications, fluid rates, and continuous rate infusions, including chemotherapy
• Set-up and break down for surgeries
• Perform and monitor anesthesia and recovery
• Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are sterilized and functional
• Accurately record and fill prescriptions
• Prepare animals for surgery and procedures (e.g., joint taps, cerebral spinal fluid taps)
• Properly handle and ship lab samples
• Update clients on their hospitalized patient
• Educate clients on neurologic disorders and patient care
• Discharge patients from hospital
• Answer client calls
• Maintain hospital cleanliness, instruments, and equipment
• Assist in euthanasia procedures
• Triage patients
• Support team development and train new team members
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by practice manager, neurologist, or DVM

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited school
• Certified in the state of Minnesota
• Fundamental understanding of anesthetic medications, including their uses and effects
• Basic knowledge of medications used within veterinary medicine
• Advanced math skills
• Exhibit strong punctuality, time management, and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both within a team and individually
• Proven ability to communicate respectfully, positively, and effectively with team members, referring clinics, and clients
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Skilled in digital record keeping methods and email
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Veterinary office environment
• Frequent interaction with animals and their owners
• Exposure to typical conditions and noises associated with veterinary care
• 3-day work week - Day
• 30-minutes paid lunch break
• Participation in rotating holiday schedule and on-call (on-call is Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am – 8pm)
• Team oriented and supportive environment
• Emphasis on work-life balance
• Possibility of working with species other than canine and feline
• Exposure to fractious animals and cytotoxic drugs
• Potential exposure to loud noise levels

Physical Requirements:

• May experience long periods of standing and sitting
• Ability to lift 40lbs

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly rate: $26-38/hr
• On call fee: $150/case
• Holiday pay at time and a half
• Health, vision, dental, paid holidays, PTO including volunteer PTO, paid maternity leave, CE stipend, uniform stipend, pet insurance reimbursement, 401K, STD, life insurance, employee discounts, family member bereavement including four-legged members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $38