Licensed Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Neurology

Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience + Up to $5,000 Hiring Bonus

Full-time opportunity in Tacoma, Washington

Schedule: Full-time, 10-hour shifts 4 days per week. One weekend shift per week required. On-call shift rotation required once trained. Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am: $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun.

As a Neurology Technician at Summit Veterinary Referral Center, you will play a vital role in providing top-notch medical care to pets and their owners. You will be part of a collaborative veterinary team involved in neurologic procedures, ensuring the highest standards in anesthesia care and working closely with multiple departments to create seamless patient experiences. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, have a positive attitude, and a passion for animal care.

Why Join Summit Veterinary Referral Center

At Summit Veterinary Referral Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you’ll join the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound. With specialists in Anesthesia, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery and Radiology, we work as a team to provide the most comprehensive patient and client care in our region. Grand rounds occur daily and our specialists are regularly available to consult on cases (even in the middle of the night). We have 7 surgical suites, CT/MRI, endoscopy, telemetry, digital radiography, echocardiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and more.

Our culture is all about collaboration and a thriving passion for best medicine. We embrace your learning and development with a robust CE budget and opportunities for growth (VTS support), and we strive for sustainable excellence with multiple structures in place to aid in reducing burnout. We have grown steadily in our 15-year history, but we are still a young developing practice with a lot of heart.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients
• Perform triage and intake skills/TPR
• Apply critical thinking in an emergency setting
• Perform technical procedures such as venipuncture, administering IV fluids, and catheter placement
• Perform drug calculations and administer controlled and non-controlled medications PO, SQ, IM, and IV as directed by the veterinarian
• Monitor, induce, maintain and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures
• Provide nursing care and treatment to hospitalized patients
• Educate pet owners on post-operative and at-home care for their pets
• Assist with advanced imaging (Fluoroscopy/X-ray/Ultrasound/MRI/CT)
• Communicate with other departments within the hospital for the overall success of the practice
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• Valid license as a Veterinary Technician or board eligible
• Minimum two years of experience working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred
• Experience in specialty medicine preferred, but we are willing to train the right person
• VTS in Neurology encouraged to apply
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care

Perks & Benefits

• Hiring Bonus/Relocation assistance available
• Hourly pay range $30.00 - $40.00 depending on experience
• Shift differential for any shift hours worked within 6p-6am: $3/hr Mon-Thurs and $5/hr Fri-Sun
• CE/Dues/License Fees/Uniform Allowances
• 401k
• PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance plan with focus on mental health
• Plus more employee perks!

Location Highlight

Tacoma sits on Commencement Bay in the South Puget Sound, with views of Mount Rainier and easy access to the Cascades, the Olympic Peninsula, and the waterfront. The city offers a growing arts and museum scene, distinct neighborhoods, and a convenient location between Seattle and Olympia.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.