Neuro Nurse

Pinnacle; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses to nurses

Health insurance

Mental health support

Job summary

Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Veterinary Neurology Nurse to join our specialty team. The ideal candidate will provide advanced nursing care for neurologic patients from initial evaluation through diagnostics, treatment, and recovery, collaborating closely with our neurologist and veterinary team.

You will assist with exams, anesthesia, monitoring, and client education in a fast-paced, teaching-focused environment that values compassion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• CVT or 2+ years of veterinary nurse experience, preferably in a specialty or emergency setting.
• Anesthesia foundation is required, with ability to manage anesthetized patients.
• Enjoys cross-department collaboration and the fast pace of a specialty hospital.
• Comfortable assisting with ER procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the neurologist with examinations, diagnostics, procedures, and treatments.
• Obtain thorough histories and perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Provide nursing care for medically complex neurologic patients.
• Monitor neurologic status and recognize changes needing immediate attention.
• Assist with advanced diagnostics including MRI, CT, radiographs, and CSF collection.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia before, during, and after.
• Manage IV catheters, fluids, medications, and other treatments.
• Educate clients regarding patient care and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate medical records and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technical skills

Compassionate care

Nursing care

Growth mindset

Job description

Description

Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Neurology Nurse to join our specialty team. This position is ideal for a veterinary nurse who enjoys advanced patient care, working closely with specialty clinicians, and caring for patients with complex neurologic conditions. Our Neurology team provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of neurologic disorders, including seizures, intervertebral disc disease, spinal cord injuries, vestibular disease, neuromuscular disorders, and other neurologic emergencies.

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Neurology Nurse, you will work closely with our neurologist and veterinary team to provide exceptional nursing care from initial evaluation through diagnostics, treatment, and recovery.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the neurologist with patient examinations, diagnostics, procedures, and treatments.
• Obtain thorough patient histories and perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Provide nursing care for patients with complex neurologic and medical conditions.
• Monitor neurologic status and recognize changes that require immediate attention.
• Assist with advanced diagnostic procedures, including MRI, CT, radiographs, CSF collection, and other neurologic diagnostics.
• Prepare patients for procedures and ensure appropriate monitoring before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Perform anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring for neurologic procedures and diagnostics.
• Manage IV catheters, fluid therapy, CRIs, medications, and other treatments as directed.
• Provide appropriate pain management and supportive care.
• Assist with patient positioning and safe handling of neurologically compromised patients.
• Recognize changes in patient status and communicate concerns promptly to the veterinarian.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Educate and communicate with clients regarding patient care, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with nurses, technicians, assistants, veterinarians, and other specialty departments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment and procedure environment.
• Participate in ongoing education and contribute to a teaching-focused environment.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a confident veterinary nurse who is comfortable caring for medically complex patients and working in a specialty environment.

You do not have to have prior Neurology experience to apply, just a strong interest to learn.

Qualifications and skills:

• Veterinary Technician/Nurse experience, preferably in a specialty or emergency setting.
• Comfortable assisting a specialty veterinarian with procedures and diagnostics.
• Anesthesia experience is required.
• Ability to safely induce, maintain, and recover patients from anesthesia.
• Strong understanding of anesthetic monitoring and patient safety.
• Excellent technical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize subtle changes in neurologic and anesthetic patients.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a busy specialty environment.
• Compassionate approach to patients and their families.
• Commitment to continued professional growth and education.

The positive culture at Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists:

• Recognizes and rewards nurses as critical members of our team.
• We distributed $60,000 in bonuses to our nursing staff in 2024 and over $ 77,000 in 2025!
• Value freedom of autonomy for staff to make on the ground decisions without layers of management.
• Work in a smaller, collaborative environment that feels more like a family than just a place to work.
• Provide best in class Independence Blue Cross Health PPO insurance with NO deductible and free access to mental health care for $80.00 per pay period.
• Our team of emergency and critical care doctors were selected for their medical skills but equally important for being kind and easy to work with. Pinnacle recognizes the key role that nurses play in the hospital. They are invaluable members of the team and should be treated as such. At Pinnacle, these words are put into action.
• Our hospital is a community of people who find joy in working together and learning from each other. Our young group of leaders have families and believe in working to live rather than living to work. We are looking for staff members who are able to see the world and the hospital beyond themselves. They are the people at work who are easy to get along with, smile a lot, and are always willing to help. Our team embraces this view of a hospital community.

Our brand-new facility opened in August 2021 and houses emergency/critical care, internal medicine, neurology, surgery, radiology and cardiology. We have digital radiography, full in house Idexx lab systems, Siemens blood gas analyzer, a GE 16 Slice CT scanner and a mobile MRI unit.

• PVS is located at 600 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills, PA which is a southern suburb of Philadelphia. We are located across from the Costco in Glen Mills and near the Brinton Lake Shopping complex allowing easy access to restaurants and shopping. A Costco membership is an employee benefit including discounted gas at the Costco gas station.

• Schedule
• Tuesday -Friday (8a-6p)

Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• Has a CVT or 2+ years of experience in a comparable emergency and/or specialty hospital. Recent CVT graduates with strong skills may be considered.
• Has a strong anesthesia foundation and is comfortable managing anesthetized and sedated patients.
• Enjoys working across multiple departments and specialty services.
• Is comfortable assisting with ER procedures and patient care.
• Is confident handling discharges and communicating with clients.
• Can prioritize and adapt quickly as hospital needs change.
• Is comfortable working with complicated and critically ill patients.
• Can transition easily between anesthesia, nursing, procedures, discharges, and general hospital support.
• Is dependable and willing to stay engaged when cases run late.
• Communicates effectively with doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service teams.
• Is approachable, supportive, and willing to help teammates.
• Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in being a reliable hospital resource.
• Has a desire to continue growing their nursing and anesthesia skillset.

Physical Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
• Fine motor skills necessary to utilize hospital equipment, syringes, computers, surgical instruments, monitors, and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and kneel or work on the floor as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and support up to 80 lbs. with assistance.
• For more information, please contact [e-mail]