Registered Veterinary Technician

Sfah; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Additional Benefits May Be Available

Job summary

Saint Francis Animal Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our fast-paced, 5-doctor practice. Responsibilities include restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and surgical support.

We value strong customer service, precise communication, and a collaborative team. Benefits include CE allowances and career development opportunities, with a competitive pay range based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered veterinary technician with 1+ year experience preferred but not required.
• Strong 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; dental radiographs 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 constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and anesthetic management.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; monitor during surgery.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Maintain hospital flow and high standard of patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Punctuality

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Saint Francis Animal Hospital is 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Pay Range:$20+/hr. depending on level of experience.

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*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/