Equine Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day

Disability options

Supplemental insurance

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on training

Professional growth

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Veterinary Group's Piedmont Equine Associates in Georgia is seeking an Equine Veterinary Technician to support exams, procedures and surgery in a busy multi-doctor hospital.

The ideal candidate will be licensed, upbeat, and team-oriented, with strong communication and organizational skills, and willingness to work flexible hours on-site.

This role emphasizes hands-on patient care, client service, and collaboration with veterinarians to maintain the highest standards of equine medicine.

Qualifications

• Must be on-site as essential function of the role.
• Current state licensure for Veterinary Technician roles in good standing.
• Upbeat, friendly and professional attitude required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Flexible hours and on-site presence required due to hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with exams, procedures and surgery.
• Work closely with veterinarians and technicians to ensure proper patient care and treatment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary treatment areas and document patient information.
• Process client invoices and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Horse handling

Bloodwork

Records/documentation

Sanitation

Autoclaving

Instrument care

Education

State licensure for Veterinary Technician

Job description

Equine Veterinary Technician

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Piedmont Equine Associates

Reporting To: Practice Manager

Description

Our hospital is seeking an Equine Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Equine Veterinary Technician assist clinicians with exams, procedures and surgery. The Equine Veterinary Technician will work closely with the veterinarians and technicians to help ensure all patients receive proper care and treatment.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours.

Ideal Candidate:

• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Be compassionate/caring
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
• Prior experience preferred
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

*Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Handling horses - restraining, jogging, lunging, bandaging
• Processing bloodwork and labs
• Documenting records of patient care and preparing client invoices
• Maintaining clean/sanitary treatment area
• Autoclaving and instrument careCleaning/restock ambulatory vehicles

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians