Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on veterinary care

Pet insurance options

Talkspace mental health support

CE/learning support

401k with company match

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance + voluntary options

6 weeks parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is hiring a Neurology Veterinary Technician at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO. The role supports neurologists with specialist procedures, patient monitoring, diagnostic sampling, and anesthesia administration in a high‑quality veterinary setting.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to protocols, and compassionate care for patients and clients, with opportunities for professional growth and extensive earned benefits.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician required.
• Strong desire to learn and apply new skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform technical procedures per technician protocols.
• Reliable with strong follow-through on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and document vital signs accurately.
• Support veterinarians and assist other departments.
• Perform and monitor anesthetic procedures.
• Operate ventilators, anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment.
• Provide high‑quality nursing care and diagnostic support.
• Obtain and prepare diagnostic samples (venipuncture, ABG, urine).
• Maintain and troubleshoot medical equipment.
• Communicate professionally with clients during appointments.

Skills

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Effective communication

Reliability & follow-through

Technical proficiency

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

MRI systems

Anesthetic machines

Ventilators

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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.

Neurology Veterinary Technician

The Neurology Veterinary Technician plays a key role in delivering exceptional care to every patient within our hospital. This position performs all technical duties in accordance with WRAH Technician Protocols and upholds our commitment to providing clients with courteous, compassionate service—always recognizing the important bond between pets and their owners.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and accurately document vital signs and behavior
• Support veterinarians and assist other departments as needed
• Perform and monitor anesthetic procedures
• Operate ventilators, anesthetic machines, monitoring equipment, and MRI systems
• Provide high-quality nursing care, diagnostic support, and surgical assistance
• Obtain and prepare diagnostic samples, including venipuncture, arterial blood gas samples, urinary catheter samples, and free-catch urine
• Properly use, maintain, and troubleshoot medical equipment
• Communicate professionally with clients and conduct patient appointments

Qualifications

• Experience working as a credentialed Veterinary Technician
• A strong desire to learn and apply new skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to perform technical procedures as outlined in technician protocols
• Reliability, consistency, and strong follow‑through on all tasks and projects

Salary & Schedule

• $26.00–$30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Four 10-hour shifts, may include a weekend day
• Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry family
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time team members

What Makes Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital Unique

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?

Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine. With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care. We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.

Location

• 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Base Pay

$26 - $30 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.