Specialty Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Neurology Veterinary Technician

Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology (SCAN) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our specialty Neurology & Surgery team in Naples, FL. This is an opportunity to work directly alongside board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons while developing advanced skills in anesthesia, surgery, neurology, and specialty patient care.

$20$30/hr starting pay based on experience, skills, and credentials

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT)

Up to $2,500 sign-on bonus for experienced unlicensed Veterinary Technicians

1.5x pay for after-hours surgical on-call shifts

Additional bonus opportunities may be available for participation in the surgical on-call rotation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Continuing education allowance and professional development assistance

Uniform allowance

Employee discount

Tuition assistance programs

Life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Team-building events and staff incentives

Supportive, collaborative hospital culture

Full-time

Four 10-hour shifts per week

Day shift: 9:00 AM7:00 PM

Overnight shift: 7:00 PM7:00 AM

Participation in an after-hours surgical on-call rotation

As a Veterinary Technician at SCAN, you will provide hands-on nursing and technical support for patients undergoing advanced neurologic diagnostics, surgery, and specialty treatment.

Assist board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons with patient consultations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures

Provide anesthesia support and continuous patient monitoring during neurologic and surgical procedures

Monitor anesthesia and recognize changes in patient condition

Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture and laboratory sample collection

Provide inpatient nursing care and ongoing monitoring for hospitalized patients

Assist with MRI procedures and advanced neurologic diagnostics

Prepare patients for surgery and provide intraoperative and postoperative support

Administer medications and treatments as directed by the medical team

Maintain accurate medical records, treatment documentation, and patient updates

Educate clients regarding patient care, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions

Communicate changes in patient status promptly and effectively with the medical team

Collaborate closely with specialists and other Veterinary Technicians to provide high-quality patient care

Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment and surgical environment

Previous Veterinary Technician experience required

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) are strongly encouraged to apply

Experienced unlicensed Veterinary Technicians with advanced surgical or specialty experience will also be considered

Experience in neurology, surgery, anesthesia, emergency, or specialty veterinary medicine preferred

Strong technical skills in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, inpatient nursing, and laboratory procedures

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative specialty team

Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills

Professional, compassionate, and patient-focused approach to veterinary medicine

Commitment to continued learning and development of advanced Veterinary Technician skills

Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology (SCAN) is a boutique specialty practice dedicated exclusively to veterinary neurology and neurosurgery. Our experienced team provides advanced diagnostics, innovative treatment options, and compassionate care for patients with complex neurological disorders throughout Southwest Florida.

Our state-of-the-art facility offers advanced technology including:

High-field MRI

Digital radiography

Electrodiagnostic testing (EMG)

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis

Advanced neurosurgical procedures

At SCAN, Veterinary Technicians work directly alongside board-certified specialists while developing advanced technical skills in anesthesia, neurology, surgery, and specialty patient care. Our close-knit team provides an environment where experienced technicians can continue learning while supporting complex cases and advanced medicine.

SCAN is located in Naples, FL, along Florida's Gulf Coast. Nearby communities including Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island, Fort Myers, Golden Gate, and North Naples provide a variety of commuting and lifestyle options throughout Southwest Florida. Naples offers year-round sunshine, Gulf Coast beaches, boating, fishing, golf, dining, and outdoor recreation, making Southwest Florida an appealing place to build your veterinary career.

For Veterinary Technicians considering a move to Southwest Florida, Naples and the surrounding communities offer a range of coastal and inland living options with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, dining, and a growing veterinary community.

If you are a Veterinary Technician who enjoys complex cases, advanced medicine, and a close-knit specialty environment, SCAN offers the opportunity to expand your technical skills while making a meaningful difference in the care of neurologic patients. Apply today!

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.

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.

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.