Lead Veterinary Technician, Neurology

Ethos Veterinary Health•Shoreline, WA

2d•$35 - $45

About The Position

Animal Medical Center of Seattle is hiring a full-time Lead Veterinary Technician for its Neurology department. The role supports team performance through leadership, communication, excellent patient care, and staff development. The Lead Technician serves as a liaison among nursing staff, attending neurologists, and management to help ensure smooth, efficient shifts and high standards of specialty care. The Lead works hands-on alongside the team each shift, provides clinical care, leads team huddles, mentors staff, and maintains neurology care protocols in line with medical advancements and hospital objectives. The position also coordinates workflow and staffing, supports specialized neurology nursing and procedures, assists with training and protocols, and helps resolve operational and patient-care issues. Compensation is $35.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials, with a hiring bonus of up to $3,000. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the final schedule depends on department needs and candidate preferences. The posting also notes availability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by hospital needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 to 3 years of experience in a veterinary specialty or emergency hospital.
Strong clinical knowledge of neurology nursing, patient restraint, and procedural support.
Excellent leadership, coaching, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to problem-solve, make sound decisions, and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with standard office software and veterinary hospital management applications.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing, walking, repetitive hand and wrist movements, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or handling patients and inventory up to 40 pounds.
Availability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by hospital needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Certified Veterinary Nurse (CVN) certification.
Two or more years of specialty veterinary care experience.
Extensive background in veterinary neurology.
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Work hands-on on the floor alongside the team and support adherence to standards of care and service.
Manage team resources and daily workflow; build and adjust staff schedules to ensure coverage, including coordination of planned absences and last-minute shift changes.
Lead brief shift huddles to set priorities and align team skills with patient-care needs.
Coach and support staff, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and advise the Nursing Supervisor on performance improvement plans when needed.
Communicate daily goals and hospital initiatives, track team performance, coordinate interdepartmental communication, and update hospital leadership on progress.
Promote the hospital’s core values and mission and foster an inclusive, respectful environment that celebrates diversity.
Provide hands-on neurology nursing care as directed by neurologists; anticipate patient discomfort, keep patients clean and comfortable, and promptly report changes in their condition.
Perform and assist with specialized neurology procedures, calculate drug dosages, administer medications legally, and coordinate anesthesia for neurology patients as needed.
Perform laboratory and diagnostic testing, including applicable subjective tests, and obtain diagnostic radiographs in accordance with state and hospital radiation-safety guidelines.
Update clients on hospitalized pets, gather patient intake history, and handle client inquiries or difficult interactions professionally.
Implement and maintain a consistent, leveled training program for new and existing staff.
Create, update, and maintain neurology standard operating procedures and clinical care standards.
Check availability of medical tools and equipment, troubleshoot equipment issues, assist with quality control, and report maintenance needs to the Inventory & Facilities Manager.
Resolve complex patient-care issues with the Nursing Manager and Medical Director, track key performance indicators, and implement solutions for recurring operational errors.