Certified Veterinary Technician Neurology

Overview

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1985 we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral, and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets. The neurology service utilizes state-of-the art diagnostic tests and cutting-edge surgical procedures to provide high quality patient care and customer service. This service provides teaching to veterinary students, interns, and residents, as well as continuing education for veterinary practitioners, veterinary technicians, and the public. The neurology service works in a facility and environment conducive to the study of neurologic disease, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatments in companion animals, and works to promote general awareness about neurologic disease in companion animals in the scientific community and in the general public.

This position qualifies for a $2,000 sign on bonus following successful completion of 6 months of employment for newly hired employees.

What You'll Do

This Neurology Anesthesia Technician's primary responsibility is to perform anesthesia for neurology patients, including MRI, surgery, CSF taps, muscle / nerve biopsies, electrodiagnostics, and more. This position will also assist the neurologists, residents, interns, staff, and students in carrying out the treatment of clinical (inpatient and outpatient) and surgical cases. Candidates for this position will be trained to perform electrodiagnostics tests (brain auditory evoked response tests (BAER) and EEGs), conduct primary technician appointments, assist with the physical examination process, record a complete and accurate patient history in the electronic medical record, and instruct veterinary students on neurology topics. The Veterinary Technician III performs advanced and more specialized technical procedures with limited direct supervision from the attending veterinarian or a supervising technician. Under minimal supervision, the Veterinary Technician III makes decisions and provides advanced veterinary patient nursing care, respecting the directions of the attending veterinarian. The Neurology Veterinary Technician is considered an essential employee within the hospital and the schedule includes participation in a rotating on-call emergency schedule.

As a Vet Tech III Neuro Anesthesia Tech, essential functions will be :

Technical Skills and Patient Care :

• Assessment and anesthetic management of patients from induction, throughout procedure, to recovery.
• Provide service to patients consistent with our hospital's standards of minimizing fear, anxiety, stress, and pain.
• Monitor, manage and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to ensure prompt delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Assist clinicians with diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
• Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians including bench-top lab tests.
• Provide technical assistance for clinical, academic and research functions / activities.
• Communicate with clients regarding test results and scheduling
• Assist clinicians in maintaining complete medical records for all patients
• Cross training in other areas of the hospital is expected

Teaching and Leadership :

Client Interaction :

Cleaning / Stocking / Equipment Maintenance :

Research :

The anticipated schedule for this position will be a 3- or 4-day work week.

Starting rates for a Level 3 Vet Tech at a minimum will be $30 / hr

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements :

Required technical skills include :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range

Minimum $27.30, Midpoint $32.50, Maximum $37.70

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.