Veterinary Assistant/ Technician Job at Johns Creek Veterinary Clinic

Johns Creek Veterinary Clinic Atlanta, GA

$16 - $22 an hour

Johns Creek Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician with great client service and technical skills to join our hospital. We are an established veterinary hospital located right in beautiful Johns Creek. Our services include primary care, exotics, dentistry, and surgery.

We offer competitive compensation, paid time off, a flexible schedule and have a great team!

Position Overview:

The veterinary assistant/ registered veterinary technician provides support to the veterinarians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Tasks include:

  • Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the Veterinarians; maintain accurate medical records.
  • Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
  • Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
  • Operate and maintain hospital equipment including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors and machines, etc.
  • Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
  • Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry.
  • Other duties may be assigned if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.
  • One or more years’ experience in veterinary environment performing above duties.
  • Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
  • Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
  • Requires knowledge of hospital procedures, treatment protocols; computer systems; and terminology used in a veterinary hospital.
  • Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays.
  • Compensation based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Smyrna, GA 30080: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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