Neurology Veterinary Technician — Growth & Advanced Care

EVG Specialty Network; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee pet care discount

Free Employee Assistance Program with

120 hours annual paid time off plus浮

Opportunities for continuing education

Job summary

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) in Chattanooga seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for our Neurology Department. Assist board-certified neurologists with exams, diagnostics, and surgeries while ensuring patient safety and owner communication.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in specialty veterinary medicine, strong math and drug-calculation skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. We offer growth, training, and a collaborative team environment across disciplines.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a veterinary setting, with a preference for neurology or specialty practice.
• Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and other technical skills.
• Strong medical math skills and experience with drug calculations.
• Attention to detail, must be thorough in your work, with a focus on accuracy, especially in critical moments
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• Preferred- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• Assist Board-Certified Neurologist: Use your skills to assist our board-certified neurologists with neuro exams, diagnostic procedures, and intricate surgeries.
• Patient Interventions & CPR: You'll be monitoring patients at risk for cardiac and respiratory arrest and will initiate CPR as needed.
• Patient Monitoring/Record Keeping: You'll be performing patient assessments using various monitoring techniques and communicating with pet owners about their pet's history and at-home care.
• Diagnostics: You'll be hands-on using various diagnostics, including MRI, CT, and radiology. You will also be obtaining and handling patient samples, assisting with cerebrospinal fluid sampling, and preparing samples for advanced diagnostics at reference labs.
• Patient Monitoring: Neurological patients require intensive monitoring before, during, and after procedures. Your role will be to provide compassionate care and support, ensuring patients' safety and comfort while keeping detailed records.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with our amazing team to deliver comprehensive care and have a blast while doing it!
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for the well-being and comfort of patients from the moment they arrive until they are discharged.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Drug calculations

Medical math

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Lift 40 lbs

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

Job description

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) in Chattanooga seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for our Neurology Department. Assist board-certified neurologists with exams, diagnostics, and surgeries while ensuring patient safety and owner communication.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in specialty veterinary medicine, strong math and drug-calculation skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. We offer growth, training, and a collaborative team environment across disciplines.