Licensed Veterinary Technician - Neurology
Description
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Neurology
Full-time
San Antonio, TX
Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists (TPHS) is looking for a Neurology LVT to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At TPHS, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About You
Work as part of a cohesive team performing patient imaging, assisting with unique neurologic examinations, and tests including on-site CT & MRI, and assisting with anesthesia and neurosurgery. There is a large client communication component to this position.
Role Responsibilities:
- Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and obtaining complete histories, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs and bandaging wounds
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine and digital radiography
- Ability to handle high caseloads and stressful situations in a professional manner
- Excellent understanding of medical terminology and familiarity with veterinary pharmacology
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Small animal anesthesia
- Proficient with medical math calculations, including advanced calculations for CRI
- Set up for MRI and CT procedures
- Exhibits computer systems knowledge and proficiency as necessary to perform job functions
- Follow OSHA guidelines concerning safety and handling of hazardous materials
Requirements
- Associate degree in veterinary technology or other animal biology related field with 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced veterinary hospital or clinic, neurology or other specialty preferred
- LVT in good standing or have passed VTNE and must obtain license within six months of employment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clinicians, staff and pet owners
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
About the Hospital
In 2024, the renowned ER hospital in San Antonio expanded into a modern facility offering veterinary specialty medicine alongside emergency care. Equipped with advanced technology such as CT, MRI, linear accelerator, ultrasound, and an in-house blood bank, the facility also features a full pharmacy. With over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine, critical care, and now specialty, the team fosters a friendly, collaborative work environment that reflects the hospital’s core values.
Benefits – our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible 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
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
You’ll Thrive With Us
At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.
- Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.
About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.