Specialty LVT - Neurology - Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency - Lakefield Veterinary Group

Neurology Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE) | Gig Harbor, WA

 

If you love the “why” behind medicine, neurology is where it all comes together.
From advanced imaging to complex surgical cases, this is a role for an LVT who wants to think critically, grow their technical skills, and be part of a team delivering truly specialized care.

 

At Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE), our neurology service combines advanced diagnostics, cutting-edge technology, and a highly collaborative team environment. As a Neurology LVT, you will work alongside a talented board-certified neurologist/neurosurgeon and experienced technical staff to support a wide range of medical and surgical cases.

 

Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art MRI and CT imaging, allowing you to be directly involved in advanced diagnostics and anesthesia management that truly elevate patient care.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care with compassion, innovation, and accountability at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to gold standard medicine while fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.

 

We grow together by asking questions, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another. Every patient, client, and team interaction is an opportunity to educate, uplift, and provide care with integrity and excellence. Together, we strive to set the standard in veterinary care—every day, for every life we touch.

 

Position Summary
As a Neurology LVT at PSVSE, you will play a key role in supporting both medical and surgical neurology cases. This includes advanced anesthesia, imaging support, patient monitoring, and client communication.

 

This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically in a specialty setting. You will work closely with your neurologist and team to ensure seamless case flow, exceptional patient care, and a high level of client support and education.

 

This position reflects our core values in action; leading with compassion, fostering inclusion, taking accountability, embracing innovation, and delivering gold standard patient care.

 

What You’ll Do
• Monitor anesthesia for advanced neurosurgical procedures and imaging cases
• Support surgical procedures including hemilaminectomies, ventral slots, and AA luxation stabilization & more. 
• Run anesthesia for MRI and CT imaging
• Utilize advanced anesthesia and analgesia protocols
• Operate and monitor ventilators during procedures
• Monitor hospitalized neurology patients and communicate changes to the medical team
• Provide client communication and education throughout the patient’s care journey
• Assist with patient intake, diagnostics, and treatment planning support
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
• Collaborate closely with neurology, ER, and specialty teams

 

What We’re Looking For
• Active Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential required
• Minimum of 1 year of LVT experience required
• Advanced anesthesia knowledge preferred, including ventilator use
• Neurology or specialty experience preferred, but not required
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for learning and growing within a specialty service

• A commitment to our core values:

 

Benefits & Perks
We believe in supporting our team so they can deliver exceptional care:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• Annual scrub allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Personal pet discount
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary benefits including long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage

 

Why PSVSE
Neurology is one of the most intellectually rewarding areas of veterinary medicine and at PSVSE, you’ll have the tools, support, and team to truly grow in it.

If you’re looking for a role where you can expand your skills, work with advanced technology, and be part of a collaborative specialty team; we’d love to meet you.