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These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.\nTeam Description:\nThe Veterinary Medicine Team bridges animal research and human medicine. We are a team of dedicated veterinary professionals who provide exceptional veterinary care and oversight for the animals in our research program. Guided by first-principles thinking, we identify opportunities for improvement, learn from challenges, and take action to strengthen our practices. We foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning, supporting each team member's growth while prioritizing compassion resilience to sustain this important work.\nJob Description and Responsibilities:\nNeuralink is looking for an experienced, self-directed veterinary technician who does well in a fast-paced research environment. The Veterinary Technician works independently within a multidisciplinary team to support the research and development of brain-machine interfaces in animal models. They are expected to find problems early, own their solutions, and keep improving how the team works. The Veterinary Technician will: \nIndependently prepare, induce, maintain, and monitor animals under anesthesia, and recognize and respond to changes in patient status\nPerform veterinary health exams and medical procedures with minimal oversight on species including, but not limited to, sheep, pigs and nonhuman primates\nAdminister clinical treatments by the appropriate routes (PO, SC, IM, IV), including placing catheters and managing fluid therapy\nKeep accurate, timely medical records and documentation that meet IACUC, USDA, AAALAC and GLP requirements, as applicable\nOperate and maintain laboratory, medical and custom equipment, and troubleshoot and escalate operating problems on your own\nOwn assigned projects from start to finish, and take responsibility for keeping your area organized, stocked, and inspection-ready\nHandle, store, and dispose of biohazardous materials, sharps, and controlled substances safely and in line with regulations\nCollect, process, and prepare biological samples (blood, urine, bacterial cultures, etc.) for diagnostic testing\nFind gaps in workflows, SOPs and processes, and propose or implement practical solutions\nUse AI tools to streamline daily tasks such as documentation, scheduling, data entry, SOP lookup and reporting\nTravel between Texas and California as needed\nRequired Qualifications:\nCredentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT, or equivalent) in good standing, or eligible\n2+ years of working with animals in clinical practice or research animals\nProven competence in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement and treatment administration without direct supervision\nExperience with animal husbandry and an understanding of animal welfare regulations\nClear, professional written and spoken communication of veterinary and scientific information to technical, research, and clinical staff\nSolution-focused: approaches challenges with initiative and sound judgment, focusing on actionable solutions rather than just identifying problems\nSelf-starter who sets priorities and manages competing deadlines with minimal direction\nCollaborative team player who stays effective as priorities change in a fast-paced setting\nComfortable with technology: picks up new electronic medical record systems quickly and is proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail)\nWilling and able to use AI tools in daily work, and adopts new technology quickly to work more efficiently\nPreferred Qualifications:\n2+ years of hands-on academic or industry experience with research animals, preferably large animals and/or nonhuman primates\nLaboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification\nFamiliar with regulatory requirements for working with animals FDA, DEA and USDA\nExpected Compensation:\nAt Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. 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