Veterinary Technician – Neurology

The role

Veterinary Technicians in the Neurology Department provide patient care and assist with specialized diagnostic and surgical procedures. This role involves tasks such as anesthetic monitoring, laboratory specimen processing, and client education.

What you will do

• Assisting with care of hospitalized patients in the ICU
• Assisting in specialized diagnostic procedures such as MRI and CT scans
• Assisting in specialized surgical procedures such as hemilaminectomy
• Documenting patient history and updates in medical records
• Providing quality, compassionate care for patients
• Assisting in anesthetic and sedated procedures such as CSF taps
• Maintaining accurate treatment sheets
• Taking radiographs
• Obtaining and preparing blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Providing client education on at-home care topics

Required qualifications

• 2 years of experience minimum required
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of normal vs. abnormal physiologic ranges
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community
• Positive outlook
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver exceptional client service
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• RVT preferred
• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Sign-on bonus
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401(k) retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
• Basic life insurance provided
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off
• Double pay for holidays
• Commuter benefits

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. PESCM is a 24/7 veterinary hospital in San Rafael with specialties including Neurology, Oncology, and Surgery.