Veterinary Technician - Neurology
About The Position
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Neurology team in Dunwoody. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced neurologists and specialty teams while providing advanced nursing care for patients with seizures, IVDD, paresis, paralysis, neurologic emergencies, and complex post-operative needs. If you’re an experienced veterinary professional ready to grow beyond general practice and develop your skills in Neurology, MRI/CT, advanced anesthesia, and specialty patient care, we’d love to meet you.
Requirements
- 2+ years of veterinary hospital experience
- Strong foundation in veterinary nursing and patient care
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring
- Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and clinical judgment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Neurology, Specialty Medicine, Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Surgery, Anesthesia, or high-volume General Practice
- LVT credential preferred
- MRI/CT, advanced anesthesia, ICU, ventilator, or specialty experience a plus
- RECOVER CPR certification a plus
- Veterinary Assistants with strong technical skills and an interest in Neurology are welcome to apply
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced nursing care for hospitalized neurology and specialty patients
- Assist with neurologic evaluations, consultations, procedures, and patient monitoring
- Monitor neurologic status, pain, mobility, treatment response, and recovery
- Support patients with seizures, IVDD, paresis, paralysis, and other neurologic conditions
- Prepare and monitor patients for anesthesia, MRI, CT, and advanced diagnostics
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory diagnostics, medication administration, and anesthesia monitoring
- Assist with post-operative care, rehabilitation, and high-acuity patient management
- Collaborate with Neurology, Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesia, and Diagnostic Imaging
- Communicate effectively with clients and advocate for patients throughout their care
Benefits
- Generous annual CE allowance + 2 paid CE days
- Mentorship from experienced neurologists and specialists
- Support for VTS development and specialty certifications
- Professional membership and licensure support
- Career development opportunities throughout the Innovetive Petcare network
- Sign-On Bonus Opportunities
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee pet care discounts
- Employee assistance and mental health resources
- Professional membership support
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- HeadStart Student Loan Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
