Lead Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician

Animal Care Center of Cartersville is seeking an experienced Lead Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) to support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. We value credentialed technicians for their clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills across all areas of the hospital.

About the Role

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assist in surgery
• Perform dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identify patient concerns and support efficient case management across the hospital
• Build strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Requirements

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) license in the state of Tennessee

Skills

• Proficiency in patient nursing, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, and dental prophylaxis with dental radiography
• Skilled in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, laboratory diagnostics, and radiology
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records while providing compassionate, low-stress patient handling and client education
• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication skills, collaborative team mindset, and commitment to exceptional patient care and continuous learning

Preferred Skills

• Ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
• Experience with EzyVet practice management software

Benefits

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Tennessee
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

Pay

$22–$26 per hour

Schedule

This is a flexible full-time position, with availability needed Monday - Saturday, including rotating Saturday shifts every other weekend.

About Our Hospital

We are a five-doctor, rapidly growing veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and their families. Our team focuses on building strong relationships with clients while delivering personalized veterinary medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Our hospital offers a full range of services including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and advanced medical treatments. We are equipped with modern veterinary technology such as digital X-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and in-house laboratory equipment (Abaxis/Zoetis). We are also expanding our capabilities with digital dental radiography.

Our culture emphasizes teamwork, support, and a shared commitment to exceptional care for every patient. We welcome team members who are passionate about animal care, motivated to learn, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.