Neurology Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Operating Room
 At Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS), we don’t just practice veterinary medicine, we push it forward. As one of the largest specialty and emergency hospitals in the region, our Neurology team is at the forefront of advanced diagnostics, complex surgical procedures, and collaborative patient care.

We’re looking for a Neurology Veterinary Technician (LVT) who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and is passionate about anesthesia, advanced procedures, and delivering exceptional patient care from induction through recovery.
 **WE ARE OFFERING A SIGN ON BONUS FOR THIS ROLE**
Compensation:

• Starting at $22/hr. based on experience and skills
• ++$$ SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED
  • Additional earning potential through weekend and holiday on-call shifts, including stipends and premium pay

• Full Time
  • 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts
  • On-call rotation: every 3rd weekend
  • Minimum of 2 holidays/year

• Induce, monitor, and recover patients for MRI, CT, and surgical procedures
• Maintain anesthesia equipment and monitoring devices
• Perform advanced monitoring, including ECG interpretation and ventilator use

• Prepare patients for procedures (IV catheter placement, labs, imaging prep, etc.)
• Assist in the OR: circulating, scrubbing in, and supporting surgeons as needed
• Set up surgical packs, instrumentation, and anesthesia stations

• Chemotherapy – preparation and administration
• Arterial catheter placement and blood pressure monitoring
• CRI preparation/administration
• EMG and BAER test setup
• CSF tap setup and assistance
• Drug calculations and critical care support

• Provide attentive peri-operative and post-operative care
• Create and manage treatment sheets (SmartFlow)
• Ensure patients are stable, comfortable, and ready for discharge

• Maintain a clean, organized OR environment
• Collaborate across departments to support hospital-wide care
• Follow MRI, radiation, chemotherapy, and sterile protocols

• Licensed Veterinary Technician, valid in the state of Texas

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary experience
• Prior anesthesia and/or surgical experience
• Experience in specialty or emergency medicine

• Love working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Are detail-oriented and take pride in precision
• Enjoy advanced procedures and continuous learning
• Value teamwork and collaboration across specialties

• Collaborative, multi-specialty environment with cutting-edge medicine
• Opportunities to work alongside board-certified neurologists
• Exposure to advanced procedures (craniotomies, spinal surgeries, etc.)
• Strong focus on learning, development, and career growth

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts, including pet care
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Uniform stipend