Veterinary Technician – Neurology

About the role

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our INCREDIBLE Neurology team!

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Aid in maximizing productivity and maintaining positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a neurology veterinary technician (CVT/LVT/RVT preferred).
• Available for on-call rotation (required).
• Self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on client care.
• Strong technical skills.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care.
• Experience running diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT/Radiology).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
• Ethical (diplomatic, courteous, professional).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals.
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V).
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred).
• Familiar with common neurologic disease, neurologic surgery and post operative care.
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care.
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning.
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a neurology veterinary technician (CVT/LVT/RVT preferred).
• Available for on-call rotation (required).
• Self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on client care.
• Strong technical skills.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care.
• Experience running diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT/Radiology).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
• Ethical (diplomatic, courteous, professional).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals.
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V).
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred).
• Familiar with common neurologic disease, neurologic surgery and post operative care.
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care.
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning.
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment.

Skills

• Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs.
• Opportunities to earn credentials through ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops, and running diagnostics.
• Opportunities to run diagnostics, perform laboratory tests, collect samples, and utilize advanced diagnostic equipment.

Benefits

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses.
• Free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.