Veterinary Technician – Neurology

Description

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, Scottsdale, AZ. Sign‑on bonus available.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our incredible Neurology team.

As a veterinary technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a neurology veterinary technician
• CVT/LVT/RVT (preferred)
• Available for on‑call rotation (required)
• Self‑motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and focus on client care
• Strong technical skills
• Experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post‑operative care
• Experience running diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT/Radiology)
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Ethical (diplomatic, courteous, professional)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Provides nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I‑III (preferred experience with ASA I‑V)
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred)
• Familiar with common neurologic disease, neurologic surgery and post‑operative care
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, SpO₂, etCO₂ and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family‑forming journey
• Discretionary funds and free CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance