Employment

The Veterinary Neurological Center in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Cliniccal Neurologist/Neurosurgeon. Duties include clinical neurology, neurosurgery, neruology resident training, and continuing education presentations to the local veterinary community. Serving Arizona veterinarians for nearly 35 years, teh VNC is the premier neurology referral practice in Arizona. The practice is housed in a 6800 sq. ft. stand-alone facility dedicated entirely to small animal neurology and neurosurgery. Diagnostic and surgical capabilites include in-house CSF analysis, electrodiagnostics, computed radiography, CT, and MR (GE 1.5T) imaging, operating microscope, and CUSA.

A generous compensation package includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance, retirement plan, continuing education allocation, and six weeks annual vacation. After hours consultations and weekend emergency duties are divided amonst 4 neurologists and the neurology residents.

If you wish to consider joining us in the heart of one of the most progressive metropolitan areas in the country with ready access to the Southwest's natural beauty, please submit your cover letter and CV to:

Trevor Moore, DVM, DACVIM Neurology
4202 E. Raymond Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85040-1935
Ph: (602)437-1488
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Click here to learn more about the VNC's Neurology Residency Program.

The Veterinary Neurological Center is currently seeking a Full-Time Technician, preferabley certified or in training, to work alongside our skilled and dedicated support team assisting our neurologists. This person will contribute primarily as a Technician, but if proven, will have the opportunity to also work in an administrative/managerial role as detailed below. This is a unique opportunity for a positive, hard working individual who is inspiried by our synergistic culture, which fosters learning and growth, and leads to continual opportunities for those embracing responsibility.

The VNC is committed to hiring professional, positive, and passionate individuals who will be a good fit with our existing, excellent team and contribute to an enjoyable environment where each employee works together to achieve the goal of extraordinary care to each patient, client, and the veterinarians who refer them to us.

1. Technician

Description:
Work with doctors and technicians to help ensure each patient is receving the highest quality care when hospitalized and before, during, and after anesthetic procedures. Work efficiently as a team tp help the day flow smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Animal Restraint
• Nursing
• Jugular Venipuncture
• IV Catheterization
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Radiology
• Client Communication
• Surgical Monitoring
• +/- CT Scanning
• +/- CSF Analysis
• +/- MRI Scanning

Essential Qualities:

• Love and compassion for animals...treat each patient as your own.
• Professional, responsible, and eager to assist technicians and doctors with each case.
• Team-Oriented with a positive attitude that facilitates efficiency and contributes to an enjoyable environment.
• Follow proper procedures and questions processes if unclear or notice areas of improvement.
• Desire to learn and grow and contribute to an environment based on those ideals.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of each case.
• Self-motivated to seek out additional responsibility, especially during slow periods.

2. Technician Administrative Assistant

Description:
Additional responsibility will be available to the employee after an initial training period as a Technician and once the candidate:

• has become proficient as a Technician at the Veterinary Neurological Center
• has exhibited excellent leadership qualities
• actively seeks out responsibility while striving to uphold and promote quality in all processes

Assist Technician Manager/Hospital Supervisor with tasks and projects that will improve the quality of the medical care and hospital efficiency.

Responsibilities:
The area of responsibility could vary depending on skills and proficiency, but the opportunity to assist/manage will be available based on current circumstances in one or more of the following capacities (not-all-inclusive):

• Task/Project Management
• Weekly Meeting Implementations
• Inventory Management
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Medical Records Auditing
• Medical/Technical Writing
• Photography/Videography
• OSHA Management
• Controlled Drug Management

Essential Qualities:

• Strong Character - understand that core values are a vital ingredient in our hospital's success.
• Leadership - ability to motivate and promote positive professional tendencies
• Responsible - follow through with what you say you are going to do
• Highly Organized - facilitating efficiency in all aspects of the job
• Self-Motivated - to accept more than just the satus quo
• "Think Outside the Box" - and notice problems and brainstorm, discuss, and implement solutions.
• Technically Savvy - to navigate the computers and software to easily convery ideas into practical tools
• Writing Proficiency - to convey messages and thoughts that truly connect with the target audience
• Excellent Communication - with doctors and others to efficiently collaborate and execute plans.
• Emotionally Intelligent - ability to put yourself in others' shoes to help understand others' needs
• Assertive - enabling you to follow through with others and take lead on projects
• Work Independently - so can execute tasks with little oversight, but with constant communication
• Achieve Quality - by following established systems, yet noticing problems and suggesting solutions
• Humility - to welcome and learn from positive critique and suggestions
• Thoughtful Decision Making Ability - via thorough examination and consideration of all factors resulting in the best direction

The Veterinary Neurological Center offers competitive salary and health insurance, retirement plan, and vacation benefits. Please fax or email your cover letter and resume, attention: Wil Levesque (Hospital Director). If you are contacted for an interview please fill out our Employment Application prior to your arrival.

The Veterinary Neurological Center is currently seeking a Night Caretaker to monitor and care for our special patients during the evening. No previous veterinary experience necessary...we will train the right person. Qualified applicants must be reliable and eager to accept responsibility for completing hospital tasks during the evening. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who cares about animals and is dedicated to helping them.

The VNC is committed to hiring professional, positive and passionate individuals who will be a good fit with our existing excellent team and contribute to an enjoyable environment where each employee works together to achieve the goal of providing extraordinary care to each patient, client, and the veterinarians who refer them to us.

Schedule: The following shift is available:

• Mon - Fri: 5pm - 1am

It is also necessary to have the ability to cover other night shifts from time to time.
Primary Duties:

• Monitor Patients
• Perform Patient Treatments
• Complete Hospital Maintenance Tasks

Essential Qualities:

• Professional, responsible and eager to assist technicians and doctors with each case
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude that facilitates efficiency and contributes to a positive environment
• Follow proper procedures and question if unclear or see areas of improvement
• Love and compassion for animals
• Desire to learn and grow and contribute to an environment based on those ideals
• Meticulous detail in all aspects of each case

The Veterinary Neurological Center offers competitive salary and health insurance, retirement plan, and vacation benefits. Please fax or email your cover letter and resume, attention: Wil Levesque (Hospital Director). If you are contacted for an interview please fill out our Employment Application prior to your arrival.

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the team at the Veterinary Neurological Center.

The Veterinary Neurological Center is currently seeking a full-time (M-F, occasionally Sa) Client Service Representative to work alongside our Front Office Team. This person will work as a CSR, but if proven and eager to take on responsibilities, will have the opportunity to also work in an administrative/managerial role, as detailed below. This is a unique opportunity for a hard working individual interested in learning and personal growth. The VNC is committed to hiring professional, positive, and passionate individuals who will be a good fit with our existing excellent team and contribute to an enjoyable environment for all employees to work together to provide extraordinary care to each patient, client, and the veterinarians who refer them to us.

1. Veterinary Client Service Representative (CSR)

Description:
Care for clients over the phone and in person by communicating to doctors how their needs can best be met. The CSR position at the Veterinary Neurological is technically challenging for any individual because there are numerous details required in all processes to ensure the very best service is ensured for each case.

Essential Qualities:

• Strong Interpersonal Skills to work well with others and communicate effectively with
  clients, doctors, and fellow colleagues
• Basic Computer Skills and knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office, email software)
• Proficient Typist able to accurately input 60 words per minute
• Meticulous Detail in all aspects of each task
• Advanced Multi-Tasking Skills to prioritize and accomplish deadlines
• Strong Listening Aptitude to follow proper procedures and discuss areas of improvement
• Love and Compassion for Animals and the people that care for them
• Desire to Learn and Grow and contribute with your colleagues

2. Office Administrator
Description:
Additional responsibility will be available after an initial training period as a CSR, and once
the candidate:

1. has become proficient as a CSR at the Veterinary Neurological Center
2. has exhibited excellent leadership qualities
3. actively seeks out responsibility while striving to uphold and promote quality in all processes

The area of responsibility could vary depending on skills and proficiency, but the opportunity to manage
will be based on current circumstances in one or more of the following capacities:

• Administrative Assistant
• Human Resources Manager
• Technical Writer

Essential Qualities:

• Strong Character to understand that core values are a vital ingredient in our hospital's success
• Leadership Ability: to motivate and promote positive and professional tendencies
• Responsible: and follows through with commitments
• Highly Organized: facilitating efficiency in all aspects of job
• Self-Motivated: to accept much more than just the status quo
• "Think outside the box" and notice problems and brainstorm, discuss and implement solutions
• Technically Savvy: to utilize computers and software to easily convert ideas into reality
• Writing Proficiency to convey messages and thoughts that truly connect with the target audience
• Excellent Communication with doctors and other individuals to efficiently collaborate and execute plans
• Assertive: enabling him/her to follow through with others and take lead on projects
• Achieve Quality: by noticing solutions and following established systems and processes
• Humility: to welcome and learn from positive critique and suggestions
• Thoughtful Decision-Making Ability: via thorough examination and consideration of all factors,
  resulting in the best direction to take

The Veterinary Neurological Center offers competitive salary and health insurance, retirement plan, and vacation benefits. Please fax or email your cover letter and resume, attention: Dan Levesque(Practice Director). If you are contacted for an interview please fill out our Employment Application prior to your arrival.

The Veterinary Neurological Center currently has no opening for a Part-Time CSR Assistant. We are, however, always looking for excellent candidates. Please email your cover letter and resume if you would like to be considered when a position becomes available.