Veterinary Neurologist

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Sign-on/relocation assistance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance (short & long)

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Neurologist to join our established Neurology & Neurosurgery team in Austin, Texas.

You will diagnose and manage diverse neurology cases, work with a multidisciplinary team, and utilize on-site MRI/CT to inform care. You will collaborate with specialists across surgery, internal medicine, critical care, oncology, and diagnostic imaging to deliver coordinated patient care, and mentor others while

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree; eligibility for Texas veterinary licensure.
• Board certification in Neurology or completion of an approved residency training program in Veterinary Neurology.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision‑making skills with interest in managing complex neurologic cases.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a diverse caseload of neurologic conditions affecting brain, spine, muscles, and nerves.
• Perform comprehensive neurologic evaluations and develop diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Provide medical management and neurosurgical care based on clinical expertise and patient needs.
• Collaborate with AVES specialists across Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging.
• Utilize on-site MRI, CT, digital radiography, and CSF sampling/analysis for diagnostics.
• Build relationships with referring veterinarians through case communication and follow-up.
• Contribute to a team culture centered on collaboration, clinical excellence, mentorship, and learning.

Skills

Diagnostic excellence

Clinical decision-making

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board certification in Neurology or residency-trained in Veterinary Neurology

Texas licensure eligibility

Tools

MRI

CT

CSF analysis

Job description

AVES is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Neurologist to join our established Neurology & Neurosurgery team. You’ll practice alongside experienced specialists and emergency clinicians in a collaborative environment where complex cases benefit from a multidisciplinary approach and advanced diagnostic capabilities.

At AVES, you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

• Diagnose and manage a diverse caseload of patients with neurologic conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and peripheral nerves.
• Perform comprehensive neurologic evaluations and develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Provide medical management and neurosurgical care based on your clinical expertise and patient needs.
• Collaborate with AVES specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic resources, including on-site MRI, CT, digital radiography, and cerebrospinal fluid sampling and analysis.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through thoughtful case communication, consultation, and follow-up.
• Contribute to a team culture centered on collaboration, clinical excellence, mentorship, and continued learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Texas veterinary licensure.
• Board certification in Neurology or completion of an approved residency training program in Veterinary Neurology.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills, with an interest in managing complex neurologic cases.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Location Highlight

Austin, Texas , offers a unique mix of outdoor adventure, live music, a thriving food scene, and a vibrant arts and culture community. From hiking and exploring the greenbelt to enjoying the city's many restaurants and live entertainment venues, Austin offers plenty of ways to enjoy life outside the hospital.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance, if applicable
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.