Veterinary Technician – Neurology

Veterinary Technician – Neurology

Sign on bonus available.

Hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our INCREDIBLE Neurology team! At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.

Veterinary Technician – Neurology, Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, Scottsdale, AZ. Sign on bonus available.

As a veterinary technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life‑changing work will range from hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a neurology veterinary technician
• CVT/LVT/RVT (preferred)
• Available for on‑call rotation (required)
• Is self‑motivated
• Has strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on client care
• Possesses strong technical skills
• Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post‑operative care
• Has 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
• Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured 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, SpO₂, ETCO₂ and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses blood counts
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your 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.
• Assist in maintaining 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.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is a 24‑hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.

We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment and positive culture at our hospital. We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development as well as a consistent work/life balance.

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