Description

Veterinary Assistant - Neurology

Full-time:

San Antonio, TX

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists (TPHS) is looking for a Neurology Veterinary Assistant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At TPHS, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You

Work as part of a cohesive team performing patient imaging, assisting with unique neurologic examinations, and tests including on-site CT & MRI, and assisting with anesthesia and neurosurgery. There is a large client communication component to this position.

Role Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Assist veterinary technician or neurologist with conducting examinations and obtaining complete histories, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging
• Assisting veterinary technicians with patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications or drugs.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine and digital radiography positioning
• Ability to handle high caseloads and stressful situations in a professional manner
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology and familiarity with veterinary pharmacology
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Assisting in Small animal surgery & recovery
• Assisting with setting up for MRI and CT procedures
• Exhibits computer systems knowledge and proficiency as necessary to perform job functions
• Follow OSHA guidelines concerning safety and handling of hazardous materials

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a fast-paced veterinary hospital or clinic, neurology or specialty preferred
• Must have anesthesia experience
• Certified veterinary assistant (CVA) certification preferred or willingness to obtain CVA certification within six months of employment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clinicians, staff and pet owners
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be available for on call shifts at least one weekend per month and holidays as required

About the Hospital

In 2024, the renowned ER hospital in San Antonio expanded into a modern facility offering veterinary specialty medicine alongside emergency care. Equipped with advanced technology such as CT, MRI, linear accelerator, ultrasound, and an in-house blood bank, the facility also features a full pharmacy. With over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine, critical care, and now specialty, the team fosters a friendly, collaborative work environment that reflects the hospital’s core values.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive With Us

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation.
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service - delivering exceptional service
• Empathy - leading with care
• Accountability - achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy - be a source of light
• Exploration - learn to fuel growth
• Team - connect for success

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.