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# Veterinary Technician at Neuralink

- **Company:** Neuralink
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Compensation:** $30–$50/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/neuralink/jobs/8197226003?gh_jid=8197226003

## Job description

About Neuralink:

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

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

Expected Compensation:

At 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. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Hourly Range $30.29—$50.48 USD

What We Offer:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

## About Neuralink

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Neuralink develops implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that decode neural signals to restore autonomy for people with paralysis and other neurological conditions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D; total funding $1.35B as of Aug 2025)
- **Headquarters**: Fremont, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Elon Musk, Max Hodak, Benjamin Rapoport, Dongjin Seo, Paul Merolla, Philip Sabes, Timothy J. Gardner, Tim Hanson, Vanessa Tolosa

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Neurotechnology / Biotechnology (implantable medical devices)
- Target customers: B2C (patients with quadriplegia, ALS, spinal cord injury), B2B (hospitals, research institutions, clinical partners)
- Mission: "Building brain interfaces to restore autonomy" – initially helping people with unmet medical needs control computers and robotic arms with their thoughts, and ultimately unlocking human potential.

## Products & Services
- **N1 Implant (“the Link”)**: Coin-sized, surgically implanted BCI that records and stimulates brain activity via flexible neural threads. Enables users to control digital devices (mouse, keyboard, apps) using thought alone. Available only in clinical trials (PRIME Study).
- **Telepathy**: Product name for the N1 Implant’s capability to allow users to control computers and mobile devices (announced by Musk).
- **Blindsight**: Experimental implant designed to restore visual perception by directly stimulating the visual cortex. Received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in September 2024.
- **Speech BCI**: Device under development to restore communication for individuals with severe speech impairment (ALS, stroke, etc.). Received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in May 2025.
- **Neurosurgical Robot**: Custom robot for autonomous, precise insertion of neural threads during surgery.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: ~$9 billion (per Tracxn, as of 2026)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding ~$1.35 billion (13 rounds); annual revenue ~$20 million (pre-commercial, primarily from research partnerships)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Founders Fund (led Series D), CoreNest Capital (led 2025 venture round), Elon Musk (owns >50%). Partners include University Health Network (Toronto), FDA (regulatory collaboration).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 21 human patients implanted as of January 2026
  - Headcount grew 31.3% year-over-year to ~400 employees (with 127 active job postings)
  - Received FDA Breakthrough Device Designations for Blindsight and speech BCI
  - Expanded clinical trials to Canada (first procedures outside the U.S. in Aug/Sep 2025)
  - Patients reached typing speeds of up to 40 words per minute and achieved information transfer rates comparable to able-bodied mouse users

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover with human implants**: Only BCI company with FDA-approved human trials and over 20 implanted patients.
- **Robotic precision**: Proprietary surgical robot capable of inserting ultra-thin threads (4–6 µm) that are too fine for human hands.
- **Regulatory momentum**: Multiple FDA Breakthrough Device Designations accelerating development for vision, speech, and motor restoration.
- **Interdisciplinary talent pool**: Recruits from Tesla, SpaceX, OpenAI, Stanford, UCSF; team spans neuroscience, electrical engineering, robotics, and microfab.
- **High-profile leadership**: Elon Musk’s visibility draws talent, funding, and media attention.

## Strategic Focus
- **Clinical expansion**: Scale the PRIME Study to more patients and new sites (Canada, additional countries).
- **Product pipeline**: Commercialize Blindsight (vision) and speech prosthetics; develop motor/sensory restoration capabilities.
- **Regulatory pathway**: Transition from trial-only to eventual commercial approval by the FDA.
- **R&D**: Advance silent speech interfaces, cognitive enhancement, and broader neurological applications (epilepsy, depression, etc.).

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven impact**: Work directly on technology that restores function and independence to people with paralysis, ALS, and blindness.
- **Rapid growth**: 31% annual headcount increase; employees often advance quickly due to cross-functional, ambitious projects.
- **Culture**: Open communication and collaboration champion “the best ideas, regardless of where they come from” ([neuralink.com/careers](https://neuralink.com/careers/)).
- **Disciplines welcome**: Engineering (embedded, software, optical, analog IC), surgery/robotics, neuroscience, manufacturing, and operations.
- **Perks & environment**: Fremont HQ with plans for a larger facility near Austin. Hands-on, lab-heavy work likely requires on-site presence.
- **Career development**: Internal growth opportunities, exposure to cutting-edge science, and cross-team collaboration.

## Sources
1. [neuralink.com](https://neuralink.com/)
2. [neuralink.com/careers](https://neuralink.com/careers/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/neuralink](https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuralink)
4. [tracxn.com/d/companies/neuralink](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/neuralink/__oUVI98zbdmLZga1LgBRb3oGJJBxjbzTc7bMWUfAOLws)
5. [builtin.com/hardware/what-is-neuralink](https://builtin.com/hardware/what-is-neuralink)

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