Veterinary Technician - Cardiology

AAVMP; Decatur, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Backup childcare and elder care

Job summary

Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists in Decatur, GA is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our cardiology service. You will work with the cardiologist and team to provide compassionate care for pets with heart disease and to assist during exams, procedures and diagnostics.

The role requires LVT or RVT preferred, experience with phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, ECG/Holter, radiographs, and strong client communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a Veterinary Technician with credentialed status (LVT preferred).
• Experience with phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and central line care.
• Familiar with Doppler BP, CRIs calculation, and CPR.
• Experience with ECG, Holter monitoring, and thoracic radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Support cardiologist to ensure quality veterinary care and client education.
• Help maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow in the service.
• Assist with procedures per Georgia Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed techs.
• Communicate health concerns and follow-up care to clients and document medical records.
• Assist in obtaining and transferring medical records from referring veterinarians.
• Use safe restraining techniques and maintain clean treatment areas and labs.
• Perform 6- and 12-lead ECG in house and Holter system setup.

Skills

LVT Preferred

Phlebotomy/IV

Central line care

Doppler BP

CRIs calculation

CPR

ECG/Holter

Animal handling

Thoracic radiographs

Telemetry equipment

Education

State veterinary technician license

Tools

Telemetry systems

ECG equipment

ezyVet records

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Cardiology

Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists

Decatur, GA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are:

Why work at Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists? We are a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. Our focus on delivering exceptional client service serves as the framework for creating a hospitable culture that fosters teamwork and a caring, professional, and family environment. It is our belief that treating one another with respect and compassion will enable us to provide outstanding, empathetic service to our clients, referring veterinarians, and the community. Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists is located in the highly desirable in-town community of Decatur, Georgia - minutes from downtown Atlanta and in the heart of one of the fastest-growing, most progressive metropolitan areas of the country. Our success in providing a remarkable work environment resides in the people we hire. Saint Francis has a culture that strives for excellence, and is considerate, collaborative, and supportive.

The purpose of the cardiology service at Saint Francis is to use an evidence-based approach to diagnose patients with cardiac disease and provide a comprehensive treatment plan. The is performed for appointments seen on an outpatient basis, inpatients who are hospitalized either due to being unstable during a scheduled appointment or transfer from the emergency service, or through consulting on patients being primarily managed by other services. Thus, this includes a spectrum of patients from very stable to critically ill.

We are looking to hire a veterinary technician to join the cardiology service. Together, the veterinary technician, cardiologist, and other hospital team members will work together to meet the goal of providing exceptional care for patients with cardiac disease.

The ideal candidate:

• Fast learner
• Excellent communication skills, both with colleagues and clientele
• Works well on a team as well as independently
• Able to fully use current technical skills and learn from new experiences
• Working understanding of common cardiac diagnostics, diseases, and treatments

Experience and skills requirements:

• LVT Preferred
• Phlebotomy/IV catheter placement experience
• Central line maintenance/care
• Doppler blood pressure measurement
• Comfort calculating CRIs (diuretics, inotropes, analgesics)
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• ECG and Holter monitor application
• Animal handling experience (physical examination, thoracic radiographs, echocardiography)
• Comfort in assisting with centesis (thorax, abdomen, pericardium)
• Comfort with appropriate radiographic technique for thoracic radiographs)
• Ability to multitask, adjust, and adapt to a fast-paced workflow
• Computer skills and ability to learn and troubleshoot machines and devices (telemetry, ECG, Holter monitors, echocardiogram)

Role Responsibilities

• Support cardiologist to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist cardiologist and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Assist with procedures in accordance with Georgia's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on care, at-home monitoring, medications, and additional treatments, as well as perform and document follow-up communication
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients, and maintain medical charts
• Assist in acquiring medical records from referring veterinarians, as well as placing referrals to tertiary hospitals (for procedures not performed at Saint Francis)
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs
• 6- and 12- lead ECG in house
• Holter system application (fitting patient with leads, advising owners on activity logs, removing Holter, and uploading report into ezyVet (medical records software))

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

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:

• 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 is negotiable based on credentials and experience. 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.