Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Medical Clinic of Peachtree; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Job summary

Animal Medical Clinic in Peachtree City, GA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join Thrive Pet Healthcare. You will support veterinarians, perform lab tests, assist during procedures, and help educate clients. The role emphasizes hands-on patient care and teamwork.

Schedule: 38-40 hours weekly with Saturday/Sunday rotations. Shift times: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm; Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 7am-9am or 4pm-6pm. Thrive benefits and career growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s AVMA-accredited program required.
• Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during appointments, surgeries, and procedures.
• Obtain health history and maintain medical charts.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and dental prophylaxis.
• Support patient flow and ensure clean, sterile treatment areas.

Skills

Passion for animal care

Excellent communication

Reliable and team player

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s AVMA-accredited program

Job description

Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Medical Clinic

Peachtree City, GA 30269

Schedule: 38-40 hours weekly; Saturday and Sunday rotations

Shift Times: Monday - Friday 7a-6p

Saturday 8a-5p

Sunday 7a - 9a or 4p-6p

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Passion for animal care and a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• At least 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program required

Animal Medical Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Animal Medical Clinic, although we are large, you’ll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About The Hospital

Animal Medical Clinic is a general practice located in Peachtree City, GA focusing on wellness/sick exams, preventative care, surgeries, and dentistry. Our hospital is a fast-paced and high-volume clinic with moderately affluent and well-educated clientele. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of veterinary care to each patient and to serve our clients, patients, and team members with professionalism, compassion, and integrity. Teamwork and exceptional customer service are all equally important.

We are open Monday - Friday 7a - 6p and Saturday 8a - 5p, serving the Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, and Newnan communities.

You’re Willing And Able To

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Assist veterinarians during appointments, surgeries, and procedures
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts
• Obtain vital signs and diagnostic samples
• Perform venipuncture
• IV catheter placement and care
• Perform dental prophylaxis
• Maintain proper patient care pre- and post- operatively
• Monitor patients for any significant changes and notify the veterinarian immediately if any are observed
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, labs, and equipment
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $20 - $24/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people - through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives - so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler - giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.