Neurology Veterinary Technician — MRI, Anesthesia & Surgery

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr- parental leave for pet adoption

Subsidized backup childcare and elder 

Expert advice, support and network_DIS

FREE CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service dis

Student loan support tools and ass

Job summary

Pet Specialists of Austin in Austin, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Neurology to join our specialty team. The role includes assisting with neurologic exams, advanced imaging, anesthesia, and surgical support in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Starting pay ranges from $23 to $28 per hour, with full-time schedule Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., plus occasional extended shifts for surgical cases and on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary technician experience in a clinical or hospital setting; emergency or specialty experience is strongly preferred
• Credentialed technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) is a plus, but not required
• Strong technical skills: venipuncture, IV catheter placement, basic lab sample handling, and patient monitoring
• Comfortable restraining and positioning patients safely, including neurologic or painful patients
• Anesthesia experience: induction, monitoring, and recovery; ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient status
• Experience supporting advanced imaging and procedures (MRI/CT/radiology, surgery, ventilator) is a plus
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients and teammates; strong customer service mindset
• Reliable follow-through, excellent attention to detail, and comfort working from established protocols
• Able to take directions, ask questions, and contribute to a positive, professional team environment
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet in a fast-paced hospital environment, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Genuine love of dogs and cats and a commitment to patient comfort and safety

Responsibilities

• Support daily service flow as a proactive team player; complete tasks as assigned and anticipate next steps
• Admit and discharge patients, including client greeting, history gathering, and vitals/TPR
• Assist doctors with exams, consults, outpatient treatments, and rechecks
• Obtain and process diagnostics (venipuncture, blood draws, catheter placement, radiographs, Doppler blood pressure, lab submissions, etc.)
• Restrain and position patients safely for exams, imaging, and procedures
• Set up and assist with radiology/advanced imaging workflows; prepare patients and equipment per protocol
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia for basic and complex cases; support MRI suite and surgical cases as trained
• Provide in-hospital nursing care, including comfort care, monitoring, medication administration as directed, and husbandry
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients; provide discharge instructions and at-home care education
• Maintain treatment areas and supplies: stocking, cleaning, equipment set-up, and safe disposal of materials
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly hospital tasks and participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Clinical or hospital setting

LVT/CVT/RVT credential (a plus)

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Basic lab handling

Patient monitoring

Anesthesia experience

Imaging support (MRI/CT/radiology)

Strong communication with clients

Job description

Pet Specialists of Austin in Austin, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Neurology to join our specialty team. The role includes assisting with neurologic exams, advanced imaging, anesthesia, and surgical support in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Starting pay ranges from $23 to $28 per hour, with full-time schedule Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., plus occasional extended shifts for surgical cases and on-call rotation.