Registered Veterinary Technician (Part-time) - Animal Medical Center of Cumming

PetVet Care Centers

Cumming (GA)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 33,062

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a reputed veterinary hospital in Cumming, GA. As a part-time Registered Veterinary Technician, you will be responsible for providing high-quality veterinary care, assisting in surgeries, maintaining medical records, and ensuring client education. PetVet Care Centers values community-driven care and offers a supportive workplace for growth and excellence in pet healthcare.

Qualifications

Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized patients.
Ability to demonstrate procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, etc.

Responsibilities

Providing patient care and conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures.
Assisting during surgery, performing vaccinations, and collection of laboratory samples.
Maintaining patient medical records and overseeing triage and discharging patients.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (Part-time)

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Position Overview:

Animal Medical Center of Cumming is looking for a part-time Registered Veterinary Technician. With two doctors, we have been dedicated to providing the best care possible since 1995 and we are looking for a responsible, hardworking, confident and enthusiastic person to join our team! We are a veterinary hospital with a large boarding/kennel facility, digital radiology, ECG/EKG and ultrasound capabilities.

The Registered Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Essential Position Functions:

Performing and assisting with vaccinations
Laboratory sample collection
Safe animal handling and restraint
Obtaining x-rays
Running in-house laboratory tests
Assisting doctors and technicians with pre-surgical prep
Anesthetic monitoring and post-operative monitoring and care
Collecting patient histories, reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients
Filling medications and explaining instructions to clients at pick up
Daily and routine cleaning
Performing other tasks and assist staff members as needed
Calculating pre-anesthetic drug doses, intubation and surgical assisting
Performing dental prophylaxis and single rooted tooth extractions
Cystocentesis, IV catheter placement, and properly working with IV pumps
Educating clients about diseases and treatments

Competencies:

Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.
Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing.
Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.
Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries.
Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures.
Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner.
Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).
Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice.

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Additional Information:

The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.

Pay Range

$20—$24 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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