4 Employment

The Veterinary Neurological Center is interested in meeting individuals who are looking to complement our excellent staff in Phoenix. If you have a genuine concern for pets and want to provide the highest possible care to our clients, patients and referring veterinarians, we invite you to apply for one of the following positions:

The Veterinary Neurological Center currently has no openings for a Neurologist. We are, however, always looking for excellent candidates. Please email your resume (and cover letter) if you would like to be considered when a position becomes available.

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

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

The Veterinary Neurological Center currently has no openings for a Veterinary Manager. We are, however, always looking for excellent candidates. Please email your resume (and cover letter) if you would like to be considered when a position becomes available.

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

The Veterinary Neurological Center currently has no opening for a Veterinary Technician Manager. 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.

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

The Veterinary Neurological Center is currently seeking an experienced Veterinary Neurology Technician, preferably certified, to work alongside our skilled and dedicated support team assisting our neurologists.

We will also consider training a Veterinary Technician Assistant who is caring, has a strong work ethic, demonstrates the ability to perform technician tasks proficiently, and has a desire to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities. This is an especially excellent opportunity for students looking to enter the veterinary field as there is so much medical information and client relations skills to learn and practice. It is also a nice vantage point to see how the hospital operates and allows the opportunity to work directly with our veterinary specialists who thrive on helping team members grow and learn more about the field.

This individual will contribute primarily as a Technician, but if proven, will have the opportunity to also contribute in an administrative or managerial role as detailed below. This is a unique opportunity for a positive, hard-working individual who is inspired 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 for each patient, client, and the veterinarians who refer them to us.

1. Veterinary Neurology Technician

Description:

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

Responsibilities:

  • Animal Restraint
  • Nursing
  • Jugular Venipuncture
  • IV Catheterization
  • Laboratory Procedures and Maintenance
  • 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 question processes if unclear or notice areas of improvement
  • Desire to learn and grow and contribute to an environment based on those ideals
  • Meticulous detail in all aspects of each case
  • Self-motivated to seek out further 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 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 Implementation(s)
  • 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 and 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 much more than just the status quo
  • “Think Outside the Box” – notice problems and brainstorm, discuss, and implement solutions
  • Technical Savvy – be able to navigate computers and software to easily convert ideas into practical tools
  • Writing Proficiency – to convey messages and thoughts that truly connect with the target audience
  • Excellent Communication – with doctors and other team members 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 other team members, and take lead on projects
  • Work Independently – 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 to take

The VNC offers a competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plan, and vacation benefits. If you possess these qualities and have an interest in working as a Lead Technician at the VNC, please 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 currently has no openings for a Lead Technician. We are, however, always looking for excellent candidates. Please email your resume (and cover letter) if you would like to be considered when a position becomes available.

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

The Veterinary Neurological center, the nation’s first private veterinary neurological hospital, is currently seeking an experienced Imaging Technician to work alongside our skilled and dedicated technical support team assisting our neurologists. Medical imaging is an essential component for the diagnosis and treatment, both medical and surgical, of our patients’ neurological disorders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is skilled with MRI and/or CT and has a love for animals and a desire to be involved in the cutting edge of veterinary medical imaging and associated applications. This position is open to both Veterinary Imaging Technicians as well as MRI/CT Technicians and Technologists who are looking for opportunities outside of the human medical field. Previous veterinary experience and/or ARMRIT or AART certification are not required but are preferred.

The VNC is committed to hiring professionalpositive, 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 for each patient, client, and the veterinarians who refer them to us.

Description:

This person will work directly with VNC Neurologists and the Hospital Director/Lead Imaging Technician to perform MRI/CT examinations of our patients, coordinate the flow of patients to and from MR/CT, and provide the highest quality care to our patients and clients. The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and Position Animals with Care for MRI/CT imaging as patients are under general anesthesia.
  • Transport Anesthetized Patients from Radiology to our MR trailer or CT room while breathing for them with an ambu-bag.
  • Produce High Quality MRI / CT Images by following and verifying neurologists’ orders and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures utilizing our 8-channel, 1.5T GE HDXT MRI and GE Multi-Slice CT Scanners.
  • Work Closely with Anesthesia Technicians to ensure patient safety during MRI/CT procedures and to ensure any medical emergencies are quickly recognized and addressed.
  • Coordinate Efficient Flow of Patients To and From MRI / CT by maintaining excellent communication with the Technicians, Lead Imaging Technician, Neurologists, and Client Service Representatives.
  • Clean and Maintain MRI / CT Rooms and Equipment
  • Assist with Updating / Improving Imaging Protocols and Procedures with the Lead Imaging Technician to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
  • Assist with 3D Printing of Anatomical Models by working with the 3D Printing Technician and Neurologists to obtain images necessary to create 3D models.
  • Enter Imaging Services in Patient Medical Record so that services are properly documented and invoiced using ezyVet practice management software.

While the primary focus of this position is MRI and CT imaging of patients, the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and assist the Technicians with patients in our Treatment Area will be available to those with previous veterinary experience and those who wish to learn. Such responsibilities may include:

  • Patient Handling and Restraint
  • Jugular Venipuncture
  • IV Catheterization
  • Urinary Catheterization
  • Nursing Care
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Anesthesia / Surgical Monitoring
  • Radiology

Essential Qualities:

  • Love and compassion for animals…treat each patient as their own.
  • Previous Imaging Experience preferably 2 years of experience with MRI or CT imaging in either the veterinary or human medical field.
  • Professional, responsible, and eager to assist neurologists and team members with each case.
  • Excellent communication with doctors and other individuals to efficiently collaborate and execute plans
  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude that facilitates efficiency and contributes to an enjoyable environment.
  • Highly organized facilitating efficiency in all aspects of job
  • Responsible and accountable by always following through with commitments
  • Technically savvy to utilize computers and software necessary to operate MRI/CT and document procedures.
  • Follow Proper Procedures and question processes if unclear or notice areas of improvement.
  • Ability to “Think outside the box” to notice problems and brainstorm, discuss and implement solutions
  • Growth mindset to welcome and learn from positive critique and suggestions as well as contribute to an environment based on those ideals.
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail in all aspects of each case.
  • Self-motivated to seek out further responsibility, especially during slow periods.

The VNC offers a competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plan, and vacation benefits. If you possess these qualities and have an interest in working as a Lead Technician at the VNC, please 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 currently has no openings for a Veterinary Neurology Anesthetist. We are, however, always looking for excellent candidates. Please email your resume (and cover letter) if you would like to be considered when a position becomes available.

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

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

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

The Veterinary Neurological Center currently has no opening for a Technician Assistant/Caretaker. 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.

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

The Veterinary Neurological Center currently has no openings for a Night Caretaker. We are, however, always looking for excellent candidates. Please email your resume (and cover letter) if you would like to be considered when a position becomes available.

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

The Veterinary Neurological Center currently has no opening for a Kennel Technician. 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.

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 Client Service Representative to join our Front Office Team. The VNC is committed to hiring professional, positive, and passionate individuals who enjoy a professional and fast-paced practice. Our hospital offers an inclusive team environment and commitment to delivering extraordinary care to each patient, client, and veterinarian we serve. We are open from 9am-5pm Monday – Saturday.

Description:

Provide care for clients and patients over the phone and in person by communicating to doctors how their needs can best be met. The CSR position at the Veterinary Neurological Center is technically challenging and a vital part of the communications within our hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build upon General Practice skills who have interest to further grown and develop in a Specialty Practice, or individuals looking for a new career opportunity in the veterinary field. As we are open Monday through Saturday, it is expected that CSRs will work every other Saturday.

Essential Qualities:

Prior veterinary experience is desirable, but not required as some of the vital skills for this position may come naturally or been developed by virtue of other experiences (i.e. caring for others, volunteering, providing client service in person or by phone). Other essential qualities for this position include:

  • Love and compassion for animals and those people who care for them
  • Desire to learn and grow and contribute to an environment based on such ideals
  • Professionalism your demeanor inspires confidence and trust from others
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Ability to learn veterinary medical terminology
  • Strong interpersonal skills enabling him/her to work well with others and communicate effectively with clients, doctors and fellow employees.
  • Computer skills and general knowledge (e.g. MS Office Suite or Google products including Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Docs )
  • Proficient typist
  • Meticulous detail in all aspects of each case
  • Strong multitasking skills so can prioritize and achieve deadlines with a calm demeanor
  • Follow proper procedures and question if unclear or see areas of improvement

The Veterinary Neurological Center offers a competitive salary and health insurance, retirement plan, and vacation benefits. Please email your cover letter and resume, attention: Nancy Shaffer (Front Office Supervisor). 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 currently has no openings for a Client Service Representative Assistant. We are, however, always looking for excellent candidates. Please email your resume (and cover letter) if you would like to be considered when a position becomes available.

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