Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Austin is seeking a full-time Neurology Veterinary Technician. The role involves providing comprehensive care, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring high-quality patient support. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for animal care. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Childcare and elder care assistance

Free CE courses

Pet perks and discounts

Student loan tools and assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years working in a veterinary setting.
• Confidence in running anesthesia and understanding anesthetic recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assist service leads and teammates in daily operations.
• Provide high-quality care and customer service.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Full-time: Mon-Thur 7:30am or 8am-6pm with some flexibility to stay later as needed for surgeries. On-call required.

Austin, Texas

Pet Specialists of Austin is looking for a Neurology Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Pet Specialists of Austin, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your work will include hands-on care, outpatient treatments, laboratory tests, surgery assistance, and support services such as admitting and discharging patients.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Personal fondness for dogs and cats
• 2+ years working in a veterinary setting; clinic or hospital
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Comfort and acceptance of taking direction from superiors
• Experience with restraint
• Excellent communication skills; clear and professional expression
• Solid client and patient relationship skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Positive attitude under pressure
• Ability to lift objects and patients up to 50 pounds
• Follow directions with and without supervision
• Confidence in running anesthesia and understanding anesthetic recovery for various cases

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist service leads and teammates in daily operations
• Perform technical and administrative tasks following protocols
• Provide high-quality care and customer service
• Maintain technical proficiency and proactively support team tasks
• Work under supervision until trained and approved to work independently
• Support patient admission/discharge, client communication, diagnostics, restraint, radiography, blood draws, catheter placement, anesthesia, and hygiene tasks
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Explain post-procedure and at-home care instructions
• Discuss long-term care of diagnoses
• Provide basic animal husbandry and in-hospital care
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness of the practice

About the Hospital

Pet Specialists of Austin is a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital, opened in 2021, offering neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and oncology. We focus on compassionate, quality care and a positive work environment that promotes work/life balance.

Benefits - Our Care in Action

Thrive offers benefits supporting emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for pet adoption
• Childcare and elder care assistance
• Personalized family-forming care
• Discretionary funds and free CE courses
• Pet perks and discounts
• Student loan tools and assistance

Supporting Your Growth

We support your career development through training, free CE, leadership programs, and opportunities to move across specialties and locations nationwide.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 hospitals nationwide, committed to medical excellence, innovation, and community. We bridge various care types while maintaining local identities and supporting our teams to help pets thrive.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We promote professional growth, work-life balance, and mental health support in an inclusive environment.