Neurology Vet Tech: Anesthesia, MRI & VTS Pathway

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Student debt repayment assistance

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Continuing education support

Animal care mission alignment

Job summary

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in Portland, OR seeks full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Neurology team. In the role of Neurology Technician, you will support neurology patients alongside experienced technicians, assistants, and specialists, performing anesthesia, imaging, and postoperative nursing care.

You will manage medications, dosages, in-house lab work, and assist with neurosurgical procedures while coordinating with multiple hospital

Qualifications

• 2+ years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant.
• 1+ year experience working in neurology or another specialty service.
• Current status as a Certified Veterinary Technician (Oregon) or Licensed Veterinary Technician (Oregon) or transferable credential elsewhere.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthesia and assist with surgery and critical care.
• Facilitate imaging with CT and MRI and support neurosurgery (craniotomies, hemilaminectomies).
• Calculate dosages, administer medications, and run in-house labs.
• Place tubes and catheters, maintain patient comfort, and update clients on progress.
• Collaborate with teams across the hospital to support neurology patients.

Skills

Certified Vet Tech

Licensed Vet Tech

Veterinary Technician Specialist

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (Oregon)

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Oregon)

Job description

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in Portland, OR seeks full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Neurology team. In the role of Neurology Technician, you will support neurology patients alongside experienced technicians, assistants, and specialists, performing anesthesia, imaging, and postoperative nursing care.

You will manage medications, dosages, in-house lab work, and assist with neurosurgical procedures while coordinating with multiple hospital