Veterinary Assistant (Neurology)

MEP Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Maine seeks an assistant to support veterinary technicians and board-certified neurologists in delivering care for patients with complex neurological conditions. You will help with clinical and diagnostic workflows, ensuring safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care.

You will participate in neurological examinations, imaging prep, anesthesia monitoring, and documentation, collaborating with the veterinary team to coordinate care and educate clients.

Qualifications

• Comfort working in high-acuity veterinary settings, especially neurology cases.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow clinical instructions.
• Basic understanding of anesthesia monitoring and patient safety practices.
• Competent documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication skills for client education support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians and specialty staff.

Responsibilities

• Support neurological examinations and clinical assessments
• Assist with imaging and preparation/handling for diagnostic procedures
• Support procedures and treatments as directed by the medical team
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring to promote patient safety
• Help maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Provide client education support regarding care and treatment plans
• Collaborate with specialty teams to coordinate neurological care

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Clinical instructions

Client education support

Anesthesia monitoring knowledge

Job description

Role Summary

Assist veterinary technicians and board-certified neurologists in delivering care for patients with complex neurological conditions. The position supports clinical and diagnostic workflows, ensuring safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care.

Assist veterinary technicians and board-certified neurologists in delivering care for patients with complex neurological conditions. The position supports clinical and diagnostic workflows, ensuring safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care.

Key Duties

• Support neurological examinations and clinical assessments
• Assist with imaging and preparation/handling for diagnostic procedures
• Support procedures and treatments as directed by the medical team
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring to promote patient safety
• Help maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Provide client education support regarding care and treatment plans
• Collaborate with specialty teams to coordinate neurological care

Qualifications & Skills

• Comfort working in high-acuity veterinary settings, especially neurology cases
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow clinical instructions
• Basic understanding of anesthesia monitoring and patient safety practices
• Competent documentation and record-keeping skills
• Good communication skills for client education support
• Ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians and specialty staff