Licensed Veterinary Technician

Loving Touch Animal Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Loving Touch Animal Center in Athens, GA is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to assist veterinarians in patient care and surgery, monitor hospitalized pets, and educate clients on care and procedures. The role includes handling lab work, radiographs, anesthesia, and medications while maintaining clinic organization.

The ideal candidate has Georgia licensure, prior veterinary experience, and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, including weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of Georgia.
• Experience and comfort assisting veterinarians during exams and surgeries.
• Ability to educate clients about veterinary care and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory, lab work, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery as needed.
• Assist outpatient exams including taking histories, vital signs, and weights; provide client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Obtain samples for in-house lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Clean and restock exam rooms and labs; assist with maintaining equipment and clinic cleanliness.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and staff regarding patient plans and client concerns.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Weekend Availability

Veterinary Experience

Dosage Calculations

MS Office

Education

Georgia license as Veterinary Technician

Job description

The Licensed Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, assists with surgical procedures and trains new assistants as well as other necessary duties.

Must be licensed in the State of Georgia

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

• 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.

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• 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 math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety