Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401k with matching

HSA

FSA

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Referral bonus

Job summary

Saint Francis Animal Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician with a focus on high-quality patient care. You will assist with triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and post-operative care in a fast-paced small animal practice.

We value a strong work ethic, excellent customer service, and the ability to work well within a team. On-site duties include lab work, radiography, and client communication with a dedication to ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered veterinary technician.
• Experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and excellent customer service are essential.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets in a low-stress, safe manner.
• Triage and assist with patient care and hospitalization.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; process tests.
• Position and capture radiographs; assist with dental radiographs.

Skills

Registered veterinary technician

Strong work ethic

Exceptional customer service

Punctual and prepared

Precise communication

Laboratory sample handling

Radiography and anesthesia skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability to fast-paced setting

Job description

Saint Francis Animal Hospitalis a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 5-doctor small animal practice located in Augusta, GA. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients, and many clients even refer to our clinic as being a 'Primary Plus' hospital that can meet many of the wellness and emergency needs for our patients in the community.

Our services include: Preventative Services, Wellness Plans, Holistic Medicine (including acupuncture, herbal therapy, and physical therapy), Emergency & Critical Care during normal business hours, General & Emergency Surgery, Digital X-Ray, Dedicated Dental Suite, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy and Therapeutic Laser.

St. Francis Animal Hospital is open Monday through Friday 8am-8pm, and Saturdays 10am-4pm. We do not have on-call shifts or overnight hours for our team. Our technicians are paired with a dedicated doctor and function as a member of the treatment team at large.

To learn more about us click here.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We’re looking for:

• A registered veterinary technician, 1+ year experience preferred but not required
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Pay Range:

$20+/hr. depending on level of experience.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation + Shift Differential Opportunities
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/