Veterinary Technician – Neurology

Veritas Veterinary Partners; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE allowance and PTO

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a compassionate Veterinary Technician for PESCM in San Rafael, CA, focusing on Neurology, MRI/CT support, and advanced patient care. This hospital emphasizes teamwork, client communication, and top-tier veterinary medicine.

RVT preferred with at least 2 years of experience; strong anesthesia monitoring and lab skills are essential. Competitive benefits, sign-on bonuses, and ongoing CE support are offered.

Qualifications

• RVT preferred; 2 years’ experience minimum.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring.
• Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens.
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ICU patient care and monitoring.
• Support MRI and CT diagnostic procedures.
• Assist in neurosurgical procedures such as hemilaminectomy.
• Document patient history and updates in medical records.
• Provide quality, compassionate care for your patients.
• Assist in anesthetic and sedated procedures.
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets for hospitalized patients.
• Take radiographs and obtain and prepare blood samples for diagnostic testing.
• Educate clients on at-home care topics.

Skills

RVT preferred

Anesthetic monitoring

Lab specimen processing

Anatomy & physiology

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

RVT certification

Tools

MRI

CT imaging

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Phlebotomy

Job description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership. Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting. At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being. We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

About PESCM

PESCM, located in San Rafael, is the only 24/7 veterinary hospital in Marin County, with specialties in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Urgent Care, Emergency, Radiology, and Critical Care. Our mission is to serve pets and people by continually pushing to improve our medicine, our service, our communication, and ourselves.

Why PESCM: We Are Not Your Typical Veterinary Hospital

PESCM is run by managers who have been with the hospital for a decade or more, all promoted from within. We are former nurses and client service staff who understand what employees need because we've been there ourselves: predictable schedules, regular time off, competitive pay, generous benefits, and a nurturing yet professional environment that fosters your growth and success. We know the winning recipe is making a space for you to do good work and be part of the special kind of team unique to veterinary medicine, where the only way to combat compassion fatigue is to take care of each other.

Job Requirements

Veterinary Technicians at PESCM are responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. In addition to veterinary technician skills such as patient restraint, administering medications, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy, technicians in the Neurology Department will be responsible for the following:

• RVT preferred; 2 years of experience minimum required
• Assisting with care of hospitalized patients in our state-of-the-art ICU
• Assisting in specialized diagnostic procedures such as MRI and CT scans
• Assisting in specialized surgical procedures such as hemilaminectomy
• Documenting patient history and updates in medical records
• Providing quality, compassionate care for your patients
• Assisting in anesthetic and sedated procedures such as CSF taps
• Maintaining accurate treatment sheets and providing compassionate care for hospitalized patients
• Taking radiographs and obtaining and preparing blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Providing client education on a wide range of at-home care topics

About You

RVT preferred but 2 years’ experience minimum necessary. Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring required. Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens. Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Understanding of normal vs. abnormal physiologic ranges. Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community. Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected. Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Compensation

• Salary: $34.00–$38.00 per hour, dependent on experience
• Sign-On Bonus: Registered Veterinary Technicians are eligible for $6,000

Schedule

• Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Benefits & Compensation

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Sign-on bonus
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401(k) retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options — some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided, with additional voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off — and time to enjoy it!
• Double pay for holidays
• Commuter benefits
• In-house fun committee

Location

1 Thorndale Drive San Rafael, CA 94903

Base Pay: $34 USD - $38 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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