Veterinary Technician, Neurology

Ethos Veterinary Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Annual CE allowance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Access to VetBloom CE platform

Job summary

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Neurology team in Asheville, NC. RVT, LVT, or CVT candidates with passion for advanced medicine are encouraged to apply.

The role offers a competitive $24.00–$34.00/hr wage, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, annual CE allowance, and relocation assistance. Four days per week, full-time, with opportunities to work with MRI/CT and other advanced diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Current RVT, LVT, or CVT credential required.
• Three to five years of veterinary technician experience preferred.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multi-language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with neurological examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide exceptional nursing care to hospitalized neurology patients.
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation for advanced procedures and diagnostic imaging.
• Perform accurate drug calculations and medication administration.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Support MRI, CT, and other advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Develop advanced neurology nursing, anesthesia, and patient monitoring skills.
• Maintain detailed medical records and treatment documentation.
• Communicate with specialists, veterinarians, team members, and pet owners.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support neurology patients.

Skills

Anesthesia knowledge

Patient monitoring

Patient handling & restraint

Communication skills

Teamwork/collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

RVT/LVT/CVT credential

Tools

ezyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Neurology Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT) | $24.00–$34.00/hr Starting, Based on Experience | South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) | Asheville, NC | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus + $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Up To $2,500 Relocation Assistance Available | Full-Time | Four Days Per Week

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our growing Neurology team in Asheville, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for an RVT, LVT, or CVT who is passionate about advanced medicine and wants to work alongside an experienced neurologist while caring for complex neurological patients. Specialty experience is preferred, but SAVES is willing to train the right Veterinary Technician with strong technical skills, a commitment to learning, and a passion for exceptional patient care.

Veterinary Technician Pay & Benefits

• $24.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Structure available to Registered Veterinary Technicians
• Up to $2,500 Relocation Assistance available to eligible Registered Veterinary Technicians
• $1,500 annual CE allowance for Registered Veterinary Technician team members
• Additional compensation available for on-call pay and incentives
• Out-of-state license transfer costs covered
• Additional compensation available for VTS candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• Discounted employee pet insurance
• Access to VetBloom RACE-approved CE platform
• Nursing Leadership Program opportunities
• Peer-to-peer mentorship programs
• Recover and Fear Free certification initiatives
• Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Work-life balance focused culture

Schedule

Full-Time, Four Days Per Week

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Assist with neurological examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide exceptional nursing care to hospitalized neurology patients.
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation for advanced procedures and diagnostic imaging.
• Perform accurate drug calculations and medication administration.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Support MRI, CT, and other advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Develop and utilize advanced neurology nursing, anesthesia, and patient monitoring skills.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Communicate effectively with board-certified specialists, veterinarians, veterinary team members, and pet owners.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support neurology patients and procedures.
• Deliver compassionate, efficient patient care in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital environment.
• Collaborate with specialty teams across Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Emergency & Critical Care, and Neurology.

Qualifications

• Current RVT, LVT, or CVT credential required.
• Three to five years of veterinary technician experience preferred.
• Strong anesthesia knowledge and patient monitoring skills.
• Excellent patient handling and restraint techniques.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and adaptable in a fast-paced specialty environment.
• Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.
• At least one year of specialty or emergency veterinary experience preferred.
• Experience with advanced anesthesia monitoring and critical patient care preferred.
• Experience with ezyVet and SmartFlow preferred.
• Previous neurology, specialty, or referral hospital experience preferred.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required for this role. Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

About South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) is a leading referral and emergency hospital serving Western North Carolina. Our team includes board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through advanced diagnostics, innovative treatment options, and collaborative medicine.

Our services include Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Oncology. Our specialty and emergency teams are supported by advanced diagnostic capabilities including MRI, CT, ultrasonography, digital radiography, and endoscopy.

At SAVES, Veterinary Technicians work directly with experienced specialists and have opportunities to develop advanced technical and clinical skills through specialty case exposure, mentorship, continuing education, and collaborative patient care.

Surrounding Areas

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville offers a vibrant community surrounded by exceptional outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, scenic drives, and access to the Appalachian Mountains. Nearby communities including Arden, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Fletcher, Black Mountain, and other areas throughout Western North Carolina offer a variety of commuting and lifestyle options. Asheville offers a unique combination of mountain living, a thriving local community, and access to advanced veterinary medicine, making it an exceptional place to build your veterinary career and quality of life.

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 more than 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.

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 protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.