Veterinary Technician

Company Description

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Mountain Emergency Animal Center is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 4 doctor emergency animal practice located in Blue Ridge, GA. We offer services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Urgent Care, Emergency & Critical Care, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, and In-House Pharmacy,

People often comment on the friendliness of Blue Ridge residents. People wave and smile at each other in the street, and community events are well-attended. With dozens of volunteer organizations and nonprofits, there's an abundance of ways to get involved in the community.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to :

Animal restraint, triage of 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

We’re looking for :

A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, RVT preferred but not required

A high work ethic and positive attitude team member

Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work

Weekend availability

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

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

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

Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed / registered / certified roles)

Tuition Assistance Program

Access to a CVA / CVT / CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster

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.)

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 /