Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Innovetive Petcare; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 Annual Continuing Education Allowance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Innovetive Petcare is hiring for their new location in Dunwoody, Georgia, set to open in October 2026. They are looking for experienced Veterinary Technicians with skills in Emergency Medicine and Neurology.

This role includes training and development opportunities, working alongside seasoned specialists. Candidates should possess a commitment to patient care and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Competitive benefits and a focus on professional growth are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Experience supporting patient care within Specialty, Emergency, ICU, Surgery, or Anesthesia environments.
• Confidence with venipuncture, catheter placement, and laboratory diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with neurologic examinations and patient assessments.
• Provide high-level nursing care for hospitalized neurologic patients.
• Partner with Emergency and ICU teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Anesthesia Monitoring

Emergency Medicine

Neurology

Patient Care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

Description

Now Hiring for Our New Specialty and Emergency Hospital Opening October 2026. Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency – Dunwoody, 4500 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338.

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is growing. Following the success of our flagship specialty and emergency hospital in Marietta, Georgia, we are excited to announce the opening of our second location in Dunwoody, Georgia, scheduled to open in October 2026.

We are actively building our founding Neurology team and are seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), and highly skilled Veterinary Assistants with backgrounds in Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesia, or Specialty Medicine.

Selected candidates will begin onboarding and training at our established Marietta hospital beginning September 2026, providing the opportunity to train alongside experienced neurologists, specialists, emergency clinicians, and advanced nursing teams before transitioning into our brand-new Dunwoody facility.

This is more than a job. This is an opportunity to help build one of Georgia's premier specialty and emergency hospitals from the ground up. We would still love to connect.

As we continue expanding our specialty services, we anticipate future opportunities supporting:

• Surgery and Anesthesia
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology)
• Dermatology
• Medical Oncology
• Internal Medicine
• Emergency and Critical Care (ER/ECC)

At Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, we are committed to developing exceptional veterinary professionals and connecting talented technicians with the specialty service where they can thrive. You may be an ideal fit if you:

• Enjoy advanced medicine and complex neurologic cases
• Have experience supporting Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Anesthesia, or Specialty Medicine
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• Enjoy advanced anesthesia monitoring and critical patient care
• Take pride in technical precision and patient advocacy
• Are interested in MRI, CT, neurosurgery, and advanced diagnostics
• Want to work alongside highly skilled specialists who challenge you to grow
• Aspire to pursue advanced specialty training or future VTS credentials

Your Impact as a Veterinary Neurology Technician

Neurology Nursing and Patient Care

• Assist with neurologic examinations and patient assessments
• Support patients with seizure disorders, IVDD, paresis, paralysis, and other neurologic conditions
• Provide high-level nursing care for hospitalized neurologic patients
• Monitor patient comfort, mobility, and neurologic status throughout hospitalization
• Assist with long-term neurologic case management and recovery plans

Advanced Anesthesia and Procedural Support

• Prepare patients for neurology procedures and advanced diagnostics
• Perform anesthesia induction, intubation, and patient preparation
• Monitor anesthesia utilizing ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure monitoring, and temperature monitoring
• Assist with advanced neurologic procedures and neurosurgical cases
• Manage high-risk anesthetic patients and support ventilated cases when appropriate
• Support safe patient recovery and post‑operative monitoring

Diagnostic Imaging and Neurology Diagnostics

• Assist with MRI and CT workflows
• Prepare and position patients for advanced imaging procedures
• Support cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection procedures and neurologic diagnostics
• Ensure diagnostic accuracy through proper patient preparation and monitoring
• Collaborate closely with Radiology and specialty teams

Emergency and Critical Care Collaboration

• Partner with Emergency and ICU teams for continuity of care
• Assist with stabilization of neurologic emergencies
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Participate in CPR and emergency response efforts

Clinical Excellence and Team Collaboration

• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Support continuity of care across Neurology, Surgery, Imaging, ICU, and Emergency services
• Maintain specialty equipment and treatment areas
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety and medical excellence

Who We're Looking For

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday
• Lift, carry, and assist in restraining patients weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance available when appropriate
• Safely handle animals of varying sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical conditions
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity, including patient restraint, venipuncture, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring, and equipment operation
• Work in a fast‑paced specialty veterinary hospital environment with frequent movement between treatment, imaging, ICU, surgery, and specialty care areas
• Communicate effectively with clients, specialists, veterinarians, and team members

This position may involve exposure to:

• Animal dander, fur, saliva, and other animal‑related allergens
• Cleaning products, disinfectants, and veterinary medical chemicals
• Medical odors, fragrances, and hospital‑related environmental conditions
• Anesthetic gases and specialty medical equipment
• Noise associated with veterinary patient care and hospital operations
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital setting
• Experience supporting patient care within Specialty, Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Anesthesia, or high‑volume General Practice environments
• Strong veterinary nursing and patient care skills
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and hospitalized patient care
• Confidence with venipuncture, catheter placement, and laboratory diagnostics
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced specialty referral environment
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Previous experience supporting Neurology, Neurosurgery, Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, or Diagnostic Imaging
• Experience with advanced anesthesia monitoring
• Familiarity with MRI and CT workflows
• Ventilator management experience
• RECOVER CPR Certification
• Advanced training in Anesthesia, Emergency and Critical Care, or Specialty Medicine
• Strong attention to detail and clinical precision
• Ability to remain calm and focused during complex cases
• Passion for advanced medicine and neurologic patient care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

What We Offer

Continuing Education and Professional Development

• $3,000 Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• 2 Paid Continuing Education Days
• Mentorship from experienced neurologists and specialists
• Exposure to advanced neurologic procedures, MRI, CT, and neurosurgical cases
• Support for advanced certifications and specialty training
• Opportunities for long‑term career growth within specialty medicine

We proudly support credentialed technicians through our Head Start Student Loan Repayment Program. Eligible LVTs may qualify for student loan repayment assistance if they:

• Graduated from an AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Successfully passed the VTNE
• Obtained credentialing within the previous three years

Additional support includes

• Licensure reimbursement
• State license renewal reimbursement
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Health Wellness Resources
• Mental health and wellbeing support programs
• Rocket Lawyer Legal Benefits for you and your immediate family
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Professional Membership Support

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Innovetive Petcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E‑Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non‑merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.