Neurology Veterinary Assistant

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our Specialty Neurology team. This role works alongside Neurology clinicians and Veterinary Technicians to support patients throughout advanced diagnostics, treatment, hospitalization, imaging, and recovery.

Working shift hours are 12:00a-12:00p. With General Practice, Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty Services together on one integrated campus, VHA offers a unique

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Veterinary Assistant Certification (CVA) or equivalent formal veterinary assistant training.
• Hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical animal care setting.
• Proficiency in patient handling, restraint, vital signs, nursing care, and clinical workflow.
• Experience supporting diagnostic procedures, patient treatments, and hospitalized patient care.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns to the clinical team.
• Ability to work with complex cases in a fast-paced specialty environment.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• Compassionate, professional approach to patient care, client service, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist Neurology & Emergency clinicians and Veterinary Technicians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Prepare and position patients for MRI, CT, and other advanced imaging procedures
• Support anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery under appropriate clinical supervision
• Monitor hospitalized neurology patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
• Obtain vital signs and assist with sample collection, laboratory testing, and treatment documentation
• Provide nursing and comfort care for hospitalized patients
• Utilize safe, compassionate, low-stress patient handling techniques
• Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain imaging, treatment, and procedure areas
• Support efficient patient flow and transfers between Neurology, Emergency, ICU, and other Specialty Services
• Provide compassionate client support and reinforce discharge and home-care instructions as directed
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and follow infection prevention, safety, and patient-care protocols
• Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Assistant Certification (CVA) or equivalent formal veterinary assistant training
• Previous hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical animal care setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient handling, restraint, vital signs, nursing care, and clinical workflow
• Experience supporting diagnostic procedures, patient treatments, and hospitalized patient care
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the clinical team
• Ability to work effectively with complex cases in a fast-paced specialty environment
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and attention to detail
• Compassionate, professional approach to patient care, client service, and teamwork

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certification (CVA)

Job description

• Location 3025 Dundee Road,Winter Haven, FL, 33884,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

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• Email [e-mail]

Advance your skills in Veterinary Neurology!

Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our Specialty Neurology team. This role works alongside Neurology clinicians and Veterinary Technicians to support patients throughout advanced diagnostics, treatment, hospitalization, imaging, and recovery. Working shift hours are 12:00a-12:00p.

With General Practice, Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty Services together on one integrated campus, VHA offers a unique environment for veterinary assistants who want to expand their clinical skills, work with complex cases, and grow within specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

Assist Neurology & Emergency clinicians and Veterinary Technicians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures

Prepare and position patients for MRI, CT, and other advanced imaging procedures

Support anesthesia preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery under appropriate clinical supervision

Monitor hospitalized neurology patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition

Obtain vital signs and assist with sample collection, laboratory testing, and treatment documentation

Provide nursing and comfort care for hospitalized patients

Utilize safe, compassionate, low-stress patient handling techniques

Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain imaging, treatment, and procedure areas

Support efficient patient flow and transfers between Neurology, Emergency, ICU, and other Specialty Services

Provide compassionate client support and reinforce discharge and home-care instructions as directed

Maintain accurate medical documentation and follow infection prevention, safety, and patient-care protocols

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certification (CVA) or equivalent formal veterinary assistant training

Previous hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical animal care setting

Demonstrated proficiency in patient handling, restraint, vital signs, nursing care, and clinical workflow

Experience supporting diagnostic procedures, patient treatments, and hospitalized patient care

Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the clinical team

Ability to work effectively with complex cases in a fast-paced specialty environment

Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and attention to detail

Compassionate, professional approach to patient care, client service, and teamwork

Preferred

Experience in Neurology, Specialty Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, or ICU

Experience supporting anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recovery

Familiarity with MRI, CT, or other advanced imaging workflows

Fear Free Certification and/or Low-Stress Handling experience

Desire to develop advanced clinical skills and grow within specialty veterinary medicine

Summary

At VHA, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills alongside experienced clinicians and veterinary professionals while caring for patients with complex neurological conditions. Our integrated hospital provides exposure to Specialty, Emergency, Critical Care, and General Practice medicine—all on one campus.

What You'll Find at VHA:

Hands-on experience with Neurology, advanced imaging, anesthesia, and complex patient care

Opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and career growth

Collaboration with Neurology, Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, and other Specialty teams

A culture centered on compassion, teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous learning

A thoughtfully designed Total Rewards package that supports your health, well-being, and future

An award-winning workplace, including recognition as a Best Place to Work

Modern workplace amenities, including an onsite café, fitness center, meditation pod, and wellness programming

A mission-driven organization dedicated to helping people, pets, and planet become healthy, happy, and healed

Veterinary Healthcare Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.