Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Chamblee (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in a supportive and innovative environment. This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team, providing exceptional care for canine and feline patients. You'll enjoy a four-day work week and be part of a community focused on rethinking veterinary medicine. With access to advanced digital tools and a commitment to your professional development, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about animal care and looking to grow in their careers. Experience a fulfilling career where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Continuing Education allowance

Free NAVTA membership

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Generous employee pet discounts

Referral bonus opportunities

Access to mental health care

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician or GA LVT-eligible required.
• Experience in compassionate patient care and surgical assistance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and client education for pets.
• Assist in surgeries and monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Conduct lab sample collection and maintain medical records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Diagnostic imaging

Lab sample processing

Venipuncture

Pharmacy administration

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Relevant education in veterinary technology

Tools

Digital tools for veterinary practice

Practice management software

Job description

Current Location: 4280 N Peachtree Rd Chamblee, GA 30341

Permanent Location: 4839 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341

VCA Peachtree Animal Hospital is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (or GA LVT-eligible) to join our growing team!

Our AAHA accredited, 4-doctor canine and feline practice offers Primary Care, Dentistry, Surgery, and more. We have a wonderful team at VCA Peachtree including three LVTs.

Our permanent location at 4830 Peachtree Rd is currently being renovated, and we expect to be back in our beautiful new facility late 2023 or early 2024. Until then we are right up the street at 4280 N Peachtree Rd.

We are open weekdays 7:30am - 6pm, Saturdays 8am - 4pm, closed Sundays.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/peachtree

We are a member of VCA IdeaPark, a group of hospitals working to rethink the future of veterinary medicine. If you are curious about different ways to solve existing problems in veterinary medicine and enjoy being on the leading edge, we are the team for you! You will be joining a network of like-minded associates, supported by an all-star team and have access to our latest digital tools.

About the Role

As Veterinary Technician, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery
• Dentistry
• Diagnostic imaging
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Venipuncture and catheter placement
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Medical recordkeeping

Schedule - enjoy a four day work week, including every other Saturday.

Compensation - ranges in the $20's/hr based on relevant education, licensure (vet tech license required), skills, and experience.

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

This means taking care of our people. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits include:

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians ($750/yr, $1000/yr for VTSs)
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Interested?Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.