Neurology Registered Veterinary Technicians or VTS Title: Neurology RVT (VTS) Hiring bonus: Up to $5000 Location: Durham, NC Schedule: Full-time; 1 st shift with on-call requirements The Triangle's premier Emergency and Specialty Hospital is looking for passionate, highly motivated, highly skilled RVTs interested in joining our Neurology Service! About Us Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital (TVRH) provides 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, radiology and rehabilitation. Our new facilities offer the latest diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including digital radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house laboratory services. Known for our team-oriented and collaborative atmosphere, we work every day to foster and maintain a supportive, positive, open, and collaborative culture that is family oriented, and employee focused. With a committed staff of 19 veterinarians and over 50 support team members, we bring dedicated, high-quality care to our community 24 hours and day, 7 days a week. About You As a Neurology RVT with TVRH you would function with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility, so there are a few things that are a must: The more you know – No body knows it all, but your anesthesia knowledge and technical skills should be solid. You should be willing, enthusiastic even, to learn and try new things and to share what you do know with others Earn the team’s trust – You take your responsibilities seriously. Be where you’re supposed to be when you’re supposed to be there and do what you’re supposed to do when you’re supposed to do it. Know when to ask for help and give help to others when it’s needed Be Kind – Treat your team, your patients and your clients with the respect, compassion and consideration you would like to be shown if you were in their shoes…or paws No I in TEAM – Cheesy but true, the ability to work both independently and with a team, while maintaining a positive attitude, is critical. Being willing to help where you are needed keeps the team going and the care flowing Never work a day in your life – What’s that saying? If you do something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life! Be passionate, have fun, LOVE what you do! About the Job The neurology team treats patients with a wide variety of neurologic conditions and diseases. The primary role of the Neurology RVT/VTS is to create a tailored anesthesia or sedation plan, and induce and monitor anesthesia for a variety of diagnostics and procedures. It is not required to have all the skills necessary to be a neurology technician or to have experience in specialty medicine, but experience in anesthesia and analgesia with a good attitude and willingness to learn is imperative. In this role you can expect to: Perform tailored anesthetic/sedative planning and monitoring (ASA II and higher) including setting up and maintaining anesthetic ventilator, pain management, CRI calculations, etc. Perform MRIs and CT scans Assist with diagnostic procedures Patient preparation for neurosurgery and in some instances assist with neurosurgery Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients and medical care for outpatients, including medication calculations and administration, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, digital radiography Maintain patient’s treatment sheets and medical records under direction of clinician Effectively communicate with clients including facilitating appointments, obtaining patient histories, client education, and phone follow-ups Maintain and care for anesthesia, neurology, and imaging equipment Ensure adequate stocking of supplies for MRI, neurology workspaces including operating room, and surgery preparation area Understand and follow hospital policies (including radiation safety, OSHA standards, biosecurity protocols, etc.) Foster a positive and collaborative work environment with all team members Participate in a rotating neurosurgery anesthesia on-call Required Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED equivalent RVT licensed or eligible in NC 2 years as veterinary assistant or technician in a fast-paced veterinary hospital; specialty or emergency experience preferred In addition to a competitive salary, TVRH offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health, vision, and dental HSA and FSA Plans Short-term and long-term disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance 401k with employer match Paid Parental Leave Internal benefits include PTO, CE PTO and allowance, uniform allowance, and veterinary services discount.