Our feline-only practice is excited to add another Registered Veterinary Technician to our team! We are a close-knit team highly dedicated to feline specific care! We are all fear free certified and host monthly team meetings with food included! We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years' experience, is able to perform venipuncture, Intubation, dental charting/scaling/rads, surgical assistance, anesthetic monitoring and is comfortable with feline friendly restraint.
Operating Hours: 7am-6pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
***Ability to work weekends on a rotating basis is required: rotating weekend boarding shifts (8a-9a and 6p-7p)
Pay range: $20-$22
We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with match
- Personal pet care discount
- Scrub allowance
- Fear Free Certification
- CE Budget
Essential Responsibilities
· Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
· Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
· Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
· Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
· Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
· Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
· Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
· Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
· Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
· Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
· Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications
· State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
· Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
· Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
· Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
· Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
· Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Veterinary: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification/License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Atlanta, GA 30339 (Required)
Work Location: In person