Veterinary Technician

Team Description:

The 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.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Neuralink 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:

• Independently prepare, induce, maintain, and monitor animals under anesthesia, and recognize and respond to changes in patient status
• Perform veterinary health exams and medical procedures with minimal oversight on species including, but not limited to, sheep, pigs and nonhuman primates
• Administer clinical treatments by the appropriate routes (PO, SC, IM, IV), including placing catheters and managing fluid therapy
• Keep accurate, timely medical records and documentation that meet IACUC, USDA, AAALAC and GLP requirements, as applicable
• Operate and maintain laboratory, medical and custom equipment, and troubleshoot and escalate operating problems on your own
• Own assigned projects from start to finish, and take responsibility for keeping your area organized, stocked, and inspection-ready
• Handle, store, and dispose of biohazardous materials, sharps, and controlled substances safely and in line with regulations
• Collect, process, and prepare biological samples (blood, urine, bacterial cultures, etc.) for diagnostic testing
• Find gaps in workflows, SOPs and processes, and propose or implement practical solutions
• Use AI tools to streamline daily tasks such as documentation, scheduling, data entry, SOP lookup and reporting
• Travel between Texas and California as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT, or equivalent) in good standing, or eligible
• 2+ years of working with animals in clinical practice or research animals
• Proven competence in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement and treatment administration without direct supervision
• Experience with animal husbandry and an understanding of animal welfare regulations
• Clear, professional written and spoken communication of veterinary and scientific information to technical, research, and clinical staff
• Solution-focused: approaches challenges with initiative and sound judgment, focusing on actionable solutions rather than just identifying problems
• Self-starter who sets priorities and manages competing deadlines with minimal direction
• Collaborative team player who stays effective as priorities change in a fast-paced setting
• Comfortable with technology: picks up new electronic medical record systems quickly and is proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail)
• Willing and able to use AI tools in daily work, and adopts new technology quickly to work more efficiently

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on academic or industry experience with research animals, preferably large animals and/or nonhuman primates
• Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification
• Familiar with regulatory requirements for working with animals FDA, DEA and USDA