Specialty Veterinary Technician - Neurology

Neurology Veterinary Technician | $20.00–$30.00/hr based on experience, skills, and credentials + 1.5x pay for after-hours surgical on-call

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Licensed Technicians

Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus available for experienced unlicensed Veterinary Technicians

Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology| Naples, FL

Full-Time | Four 10-hour shifts per week | 9:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology (SCAN) is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Neurology & Surgery team in Naples, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys specialty medicine, overnight patient care, anesthesia, and surgery while working alongside board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons in a highly specialized practice.

Compensation

• $20.00–$30.00 per hour starting, based on experience, skills, and credentials
• $4.00/hour overnight shift differential
• Participation in an after-hours surgical on-call rotation with 1.5x pay and bonus opportunities
• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus available for Licensed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT)
• Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus available for experienced unlicensed Veterinary Technicians

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discount
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events and Staff Incentives
• Supportive, collaborative hospital culture

Schedule

• Full-time
• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• 9:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Participation in a weekend after-hours surgical on-call rotation
• 1.5x on-call pay and bonus opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for hospitalized neurology and neurosurgery patients.
• Assist board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons with consultations, diagnostics, treatments, and specialty procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia during advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and patient treatments.
• Provide exceptional overnight inpatient nursing care while monitoring patient status and communicating changes to the medical team.
• Assist with MRI procedures and advanced diagnostic imaging.
• Support advanced neurosurgical procedures and perioperative patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Educate and communicate with clients regarding patient care, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with specialists, veterinarians, and fellow Veterinary Technicians to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Continue developing advanced technical skills in specialty medicine, anesthesia, surgery, and neurology.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience required.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT, LVT, or RVT) are strongly encouraged to apply; experienced Veterinary Technicians with advanced specialty or surgical backgrounds will also be considered.
• Experience in neurology, surgery, anesthesia, emergency, or specialty medicine preferred.
• Strong technical skills including anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient nursing, and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative specialty team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Professional, compassionate, and patient-focused approach to veterinary medicine.
• Ability to confidently manage complex cases in a specialty hospital environment.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required for this role. Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

About Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology

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

Working at SCAN means becoming part of a close-knit, collaborative team where you'll work directly alongside board-certified specialists while developing advanced technical skills in anesthesia, neurology, surgery, and patient care.

Surrounding Areas

Located along Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast, Naples offers year-round sunshine, pristine white-sand beaches, boating, fishing, championship golf, exceptional dining, and abundant outdoor recreation. 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.

Relocating for the right opportunity? Qualified candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance. Whether you're looking for coastal living, an active outdoor lifestyle, or a welcoming community, Naples offers an exceptional place to build both your veterinary career and your quality of life.

Join Us

If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to grow your career in overnight specialty neurology and surgery while working alongside board-certified specialists, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover how SCAN can help you take your veterinary career to the next level.

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.

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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.