Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Eads Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVMT) to join their Patient Care Team. The role involves assisting in surgeries, administering medications, and providing compassionate care to animals. Full-time opportunities are available, offering a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Continuing Education allowance

Free mental health care

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous hospital discounts for pets

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in animal care.
• Ability to assist in surgeries and maintain medical records.
• Compassionate care for animals and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in surgical procedures and monitor anesthesia.
• Perform dental cleanings and administer vaccinations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and provide patient care.

Skills

Laboratory/diagnostic duties

Assisting in surgical procedures

Administering medications

Monitoring vital signs

Creating medical discharge instructions

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVMT)

Job description

VCA Eads Animal Hospital is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVMT)!

Who We Are:

VCA Eads Animal Hospital offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services to meet the needs of our patients. From routine check-ups and preventative care to dental treatments and surgical procedures, we strive to provide the highest quality medical care possible. Our team of experienced DVMs, Licensed Veterinary Medical Technicians, and Assistants are committed to ensuring safety and well-being throughout the patient's visit.

Schedule: Full-time opportunities, 35 - 40 hours.

• Only every 5th or 6th weekend coverage for boarding and medication administration (approximately 8 total hours over the weekend)

• When you are scheduled for a weekend, your weekly schedule shifts to 3.5 days that week to ensure work-life balance

Job Snapshot:

The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Laboratory/diagnostic duties.
• Assist veterinarians in surgical procedures, including prepping animals, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care.
• Perform dental cleanings and dental radiographs under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Monitor vital signs and provide compassionate care to animals throughout their stay in the surgery and dentistry department.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of veterinary professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Create detailed medical discharge instructions for clients.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placements
• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Maintaining proper sterile conditions.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Pharmacy.

Benefits of joining the VCA Eads Animal Hospital!

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key 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

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.

Location: 3210 Cypress Ridge Dr Eads, TN 38028

If you are a current associate, you will 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