- Salary
- $18 – $38/hr
- Location
- Dunwoody, Georgia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Veterinary Technician - Neurology
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dunwoody, Georgia
Compensation: $18.00 - $38.00 / hour
Description
Advance Your Career in Veterinary Neurology
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency | Dunwoody, GA
4500 N. Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Full-Time | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
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.
What You'll Do
- 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
Who We're Looking For
- 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
- Candidates with experience in Neurology, Specialty Medicine, Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Surgery, Anesthesia, or high-volume General Practice are encouraged to apply
- LVT credential preferred
- MRI/CT, advanced anesthesia, ICU, ventilator, or specialty experience a plus
- RECOVER CPR certification a plus
- Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and clinical judgment
- Veterinary Assistants with strong technical skills and an interest in Neurology are welcome to apply
Grow Your Career
At Dogwood, you’ll have opportunities to develop advanced skills through hands-on exposure to:
MRI • CT • Neurosurgery • Advanced Anesthesia • Neurologic Emergencies • Specialty Nursing
You'll also receive:
- 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
Qualified candidates may be eligible for:
- Up to $6,000 for LVTs with ER and specialty veterinary experience
- Up to $1,000 for Veterinary Assistants with professional ER or Critical Care experience
Eligibility and bonus amounts are based on qualifications and applicable program terms. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
- 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
Recently credentialed LVTs may be eligible for HeadStart, offering student loan repayment assistance, VTNE and licensure reimbursement, CE support, and professional development resources.
You won't just be supporting Neurology. You'll be part of a specialty team where technicians are trusted clinical partners and encouraged to build advanced skills.
If you're ready to take your veterinary career into Neurology and specialty medicine, join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody.
Skills
CPRPatient Care