Veterinary Technician - Neurology

The role

The Neurology Veterinary Technician performs technical duties and provides nursing care to patients. This role involves monitoring vitals, assisting with anesthetic procedures, and operating medical equipment like MRI systems.

What you will do

• Monitor patients and accurately document vital signs and behavior
• Support veterinarians and assist other departments as needed
• Perform and monitor anesthetic procedures
• Operate ventilators, anesthetic machines, monitoring equipment, and MRI systems
• Provide high-quality nursing care, diagnostic support, and surgical assistance
• Obtain and prepare diagnostic samples, including venipuncture, arterial blood gas samples, urinary catheter samples, and free-catch urine
• Properly use, maintain, and troubleshoot medical equipment
• Communicate professionally with clients and conduct patient appointments

Required qualifications

• Experience working as a credentialed Veterinary Technician
• A strong desire to learn and apply new skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to perform technical procedures as outlined in technician protocols
• Reliability, consistency, and strong follow-through on all tasks and projects
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
• Basic life insurance provided
• Voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off for full-time team members
• Holiday pay for full-time team members

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. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides compassionate patient care with a culture of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.