Veterinary Technician Licensed, Internal Medicine
Ethos Veterinary Health · Alpharetta, GA · 3 mo ago
Healthcare$25–$28/hrFull-time
About the role
Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their outstanding Internal Medicine team!
Compensation
$25 - $28 per hour, based on experience and certifications.
Schedule Requirements
Full-time, Tuesday - Friday, day shifts
Full-Time Benefits
- Uniform Allowance
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision with Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with employer matching, Short & Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Employee Pet Discount
- CE Allowance and Professional Development Assistance, with Penn Foster Scholarship Opportunities available!
- Employee Referral Program
- And more!
About You
- A compassionate, detail-oriented veterinary professional who enjoys working through complex cases and providing high-quality patient care
- Thrives in a fast-paced specialty environment, comfortable managing multiple patients simultaneously, and able to think critically and adapt to the needs of each case
- Communicates effectively with both clients and teammates and contributes to a positive, supportive hospital culture
- Has experience in high-level specialty medicine settings or a strong technical background and is eager to transition into specialty medicine and continue advancing your clinical skillset
What You’ll Do
- Assist Internist with advanced diagnostic procedures, patient care, and case management
- Provide nursing care for complex and chronic Internal Medicine cases, including hospitalized and outpatient patients
- Obtain detailed patient histories, monitor vital parameters, and collect diagnostic samples
- Absorb and assist with advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures including upper and lower endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures
- Cook and assist with advanced imaging procedures including CT, ensuring appropriate patient preparation and monitoring
- Absorb and assist with anesthetic planning and monitoring for patients with multiple comorbidities undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Calculate and manage continuous rate infusions (CRIs), fluid therapy, electrolyte supplementation, and medication administration for critically ill patients
- Perform advanced medical calculations related to drug dosing and treatment protocols
- Provide thorough client communication and education regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and long-term case management
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Perform proper patient restraint and handling
- Prioritize and manage multiple cases while maintaining a high standard of care and supporting efficient patient flow
Requirements
- Active veterinary technician license required for LVTs
- Minimum 2+ years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in Internal Medicine or a specialty setting. Experience with advanced diagnostics and complex case management strongly preferred
- Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and patient care
- Ability to work around anesthetic gases, chemicals, and zoonotic diseases. Comfortable working with animals, including those who are sick or stressed. Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively support both clients and medical team members
- Fluency in English (speaking and reading) is required for the role, fluency in multiple languages is a plus
- Flexibility to support occasional schedule adjustments