<p>VCA Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado is seeking an experienced, licensed, Veterinary Technician to join the Neurology Team at our AAHA-accredited, 24-hour emergency/specialty referral practice located in Loveland, Colorado. We are a well-established and growing specialty referral hospital serving communities in Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Kansas since 2000. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality medicine, meticulous patient care, and compassionate, client-centered customer service at all times - day and night. VSNC is fully equipped to receive any small animal veterinary patient needing emergency care.</p> <p>As a hospital, we believe in supporting everyone on our staff and recognize that without each team member's participation in our vision, we cannot succeed. Our neurology technicians play an integral role within our team, delivering exceptional care and support across multiple specialty departments. At VSNC, you will be caring for a variety of cases ranging from those needing basic nursing care to those requiring advanced, interdisciplinary treatments. This includes but is not limited to:</p> <p>Neurology Service Details:</p> <p>VSNC has 2 full-time board-certified Neurologists and a higly trained staff of credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants. The department focuses on all things relating to the nervous system, including head tilts, circling, seizures, limb weakness and paralysis, and much more. Some procedures include advanced imaging with our MRI and CT scanner, ventral slots, hemilaminectomies, spinal taps, etc. Our neurology team is dynamic and fast paced and regularly collaborates with other departments to provide the most exceptional care possible. At VSNC, you will be caring for a variety of cases ranging from those needing basic nursing care to those requiring advanced, interdisciplinary treatments. An ideal candidate has the following qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in obtaining medical histories for consultations and recheck visits including obtaining medical records from referring veterinarians. </li><li>Compassionate client service and assistance with tele-triage. </li><li>Assistance with hospital admission and discharging of patients from the neurology service. </li><li>Proficient in small animal restraint, including handling of patients with neurological conditions and deficits. </li><li>Basic knowledge and understanding of disease processes and medications. </li><li>Basic knowledge of laboratory sample preparation and handling, including outside diagnostic laboratories. </li><li>Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology, including the ability to work around potentially hazardous material, zoonotic disease, and sick animals. </li><li>Comfortable and proficient with performing anesthesia and monitoring (SpO2, CO2, non-invasive and invasive blood pressure monitoring, EKG monitoring); Patient recovery from anesthetized procedures </li></ul> <p>At VSNC we believe in supporting life-long learners and career advancement. We believe in a positive and healthy culture and that is what we strive for each day.</p> <p>The range for this position is $22.00-$26.00/h.</p> <p>Shifts are 10 hour shifts, 4 day/week from 8:00am-6:00pm.</p> <p>As we continue to grow, we are more than ever, committed to developing our team with dedicated, professional, and positive people. We believe in a positive and healthy culture and that's what we strive for each day.</p> <p>In addition to joining an incredible team at VCA VSNC, our location at the foot of the Rocky Mountains is ideal. Camping, skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, boating, and almost every outdoor activity you can think of is available close to your doorstep. Outdoor activities not your forte? We still have you covered! Denver is less than an hour away with world-class museums, nationally known sports venues, and easy access to the Denver International Airport. Whatever your interests are outside of work, you can find and enjoy them in Northern Colorado!</p> <p>We evaluate each applicant on an individual basis. If interested in this opportunity, please click the "Apply" link below. If you think this would be an ideal opportunity for someone you know, click "Share." We do have other CVT positions available at VSNC and are accepting applications -so please apply to discuss! To be considered for this position, please apply by 5/15/2025.</p> <p>At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.</p> <p>If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.</p> <p>Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!</p> <p>The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)</p> <p>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com</p>