Veterinary Technician - Neurology
About the role
Advance Your Career in Veterinary Neurology Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency | Dunwoody, GA 4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Full-Time | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Neurology team in Dunwoody. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced neurologists and specialty teams while providing advanced nursing care for patients with seizures, IVDD, paresis, paralysis, neurologic emergencies, and complex post-operative needs. If you’re an experienced veterinary professional ready to grow beyond general practice and develop your skills in Neurology, MRI/CT, advanced anesthesia, and specialty patient care, we’d love to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced nursing care for hospitalized neurology and specialty patients
- Assist with neurologic evaluations, consultations, procedures, and patient monitoring
- Monitor neurologic status, pain, mobility, treatment response, and recovery
- Support patients with seizures, IVDD, paresis, paralysis, and other neurologic conditions
- Prepare and monitor patients for anesthesia, MRI, CT, and advanced diagnostics
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, medication administration, and anesthesia monitoring
- Assist with post-operative care, rehabilitation, and high-acuity patient management
- Collaborate with Neurology, Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesia, and Diagnostic Imaging
- Communicate effectively with clients and advocate for patients throughout their care
Requirements
- 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience
- Strong foundation in veterinary nursing and patient care
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring
- Candidates with experience in Neurology, Specialty Medicine, Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Surgery, Anesthesia, or high-volume General Practice are encouraged to apply
- LVT credential preferred
- MRI/CT, advanced anesthesia, ICU, ventilator, or specialty experience a plus
- RECOVER CPR certification a plus
- Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and clinical judgment
- Veterinary Assistants with strong technical skills and an interest in Neurology are welcome to apply
Benefits
- Generous annual CE allowance + 2 paid CE days
- Mentorship from experienced neurologists and specialists
- Support for VTS development and specialty certifications
- Professional membership and licensure support
- Career development opportunities throughout the Innovetive Petcare network
- Sign-On Bonus Opportunities: Up to $6,000 for LVTs with ER and specialty veterinary experience; Up to $1,000 for Veterinary Assistants with professional ER or Critical Care experience (eligibility and amounts based on qualifications and program terms)
- Full-Time Benefits: Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset; Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid time off and holidays; Employee pet care discounts; Employee assistance and mental health resources; Professional membership support; Career development and advancement opportunities; HeadStart Student Loan Support (recently credentialed LVTs may be eligible for student loan repayment assistance, VTNE and licensure reimbursement, CE support, and professional development resources)
Pay
Compensation: $18.00 - $38.00 per hour (based on experience and skillset)
Schedule
Full-Time, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM