Neurology Vet Assistant — Fast-Paced Specialty Care & Growth

Upstate Veterinary Specialties; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & 401(k)

Career advancement

Continuing education

Structured training

Shadow opportunities

Advanced diagnostics exposure

Team collaboration

Job summary

Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham, NY is seeking a Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our growing specialty team. You will support the Neurology department through patient care, client communication, diagnostic testing, and daily workflow.

The ideal candidate has veterinary assistant experience with patient restraint and history taking, and familiarity with lab procedures. Certification is preferred but not required; we offer training and opportunities for advancement in specialty

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience involving patient restraint, history taking, laboratory sample management, and patient care.
• Experience working in a specialty or hospital environment is a plus.
• Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workflow and assist the Neurology team in delivering outstanding patient care.
• Restrain and handle patients for examinations, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Obtain and document accurate patient histories and medication information.
• Review medical records, referrals, bloodwork, and radiographs for necessary information.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures.
• Set up and assist with MRI, CT, and fluoroscopy procedures.
• Assist with patient preparation and induction for anesthetic procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and OR setup.
• Communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Coordinate client services and patient care with other specialty departments as needed.
• Partner with doctors and support staff to optimize daily patient flow and efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety within the Neurology department.
• Follow UVS protocols and OSHA regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist other areas of the hospital during non-peak times as needed.
• Participate in department meetings, special projects, reports, and hospital initiatives.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflow and enhance the patient and client experience.

Skills

Patient handling

History taking

Lab procedures

MRI setup

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

MRI setup

CT setup

Fluoroscopy setup

Laboratory equipment

Patient care software

Job description

Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham, NY is seeking a Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our growing specialty team. You will support the Neurology department through patient care, client communication, diagnostic testing, and daily workflow.

The ideal candidate has veterinary assistant experience with patient restraint and history taking, and familiarity with lab procedures. Certification is preferred but not required; we offer training and opportunities for advancement in specialty