Neurology Licensed Vet Tech — Advanced Care & Diagnostics

AAVMP; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

Pet perks

401k

CE reimbursement

Job summary

The Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Neurology team in Lynnwood, WA. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities within a 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital.

Applicants must be an LVT/CVT/RVT (or pending licensure) with 1–2 years of clinical experience and anesthesia experience. You will assist neurologists, maintain records, perform neuro exams, radiographs, CSF collection, and CPR per

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) required or pending licensure.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred—neurology experience is a bonus
• Must have anesthesia experience

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, accurate, and comprehensive medical records, including relevant history taking.
• Assisting doctors with neurological examinations while demonstrating proper handling and restraint of patients with neurological disorders.
• Understanding the basic principles of seizure control, familiarity with the different medications used to treat epilepsy and be able to recognize/address seizure activity.
• Able to recognize changes in mentation and alert the DVM.
• Produce diagnostic thoracic and spinal radiographs.
• Aseptic preparation of surgical site and sterile opening of surgical instruments.
• Sterile preparation of cerebral spinal fluid tap site and aseptic technique for CSF sample collection.
• Calculating and administering analgesic CRI under the direction of DVM.
• Anesthetic induction and monitoring for MRI’s and surgical procedures with or without use of a mechanical ventilator.
• Catheter placement and maintenance: peripheral, central, arterial, and urinary.
• Ability to perform CPR according to RECOVER Initiative standards.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support fellow team members.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Neurology experience

Clinical experience

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) license or pending licensure

Job description

The Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Neurology team in Lynnwood, WA. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities within a 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital.

Applicants must be an LVT/CVT/RVT (or pending licensure) with 1–2 years of clinical experience and anesthesia experience. You will assist neurologists, maintain records, perform neuro exams, radiographs, CSF collection, and CPR per