Veterinary Technician
Innovetive Petcare · Cumming, GA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$16–$21/hrFull-time
Surgery and Anesthesia
- Prepare patients for surgical and anesthetic procedures
- Auxiliary veterinarians during surgery
- Maintain anesthesia and patient vitals throughout procedures
- Support post-operative recovery and nursing care
- Provide discharge instructions and client education
Key Responsibilities
- Support veterinary nursing and patient care
- Collect patient histories and support examinations
- Perform venipuncture, blood collection, and IV catheter placement
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment plans
- Communicate treatment plans and medical recommendations
- Educate clients on medications, preventative care, and post-operative instructions
- Deliver compassionate, professional client service throughout the patient journey
Required Experience and Skills
- Minimum 1+ year of veterinary experience supporting patient care within a Veterinary Hospital, General Practice (GP), Urgent Care, Emergency Veterinary Hospital, or Specialty Veterinary Hospital
- Confidence and competency in Venipuncture and Blood Collection, Intravenous (IV) Catheter Placement, Patient Restraint and Handling, Laboratory Diagnostics and Sample Processing, Patient History Collection, Exam Room Support, Treatment Administration, Medical Record Documentation, Client Communication and Education, and Hospitalized Patient Care and Monitoring
- Previous experience supporting veterinary surgical and anesthetic procedures
- Comfortable with Surgical Patient Preparation, Surgical Suite Setup and Sterile Technique, Anesthesia Induction and Monitoring, Patient Vital Monitoring During Procedures, Surgical Assistance, Dental Procedures, Patient Recovery Monitoring, Post-Operative Nursing Care, Discharge Appointments and Client Education
What We Offer
- Health and Financial Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 401(k) with Company Match, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Work-Life Balance Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Growth and Development: Continuing Education Opportunities, Professional Development Support, Career Advancement Opportunities
- Additional Perks: Employee Pet Care Discounts, Access to Innovetive Petcare's National Veterinary Network, Supportive Team Culture, Collaborative Learning Environment, Mental Wellness & Legal Support (Calm Health, Rocket Lawyer)