Licensed Veterinary Technician

MedVet•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MedVet is thrilled to announce their newest location in Atlanta, Georgia. MedVet Atlanta will be located in the northeastern quadrant of the greater Atlanta area, near the Brookhaven and North Druid Hills regions. MedVet is the nation’s premier veterinary-owned and led organization where all caregivers have the support of veterinary leadership committed to medical excellence and continuous improvement of resources.. Why Join MedVet Atlanta MedVet Atlanta will be an advanced, collaborative 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty hospital. The hospital is planned to be a 20,000 sq ft building with state-of-the-art equipment and design that will make it an outstanding facility to give and receive care. We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates. We are looking for: Surgery Veterinary Technician (LVT) Schedule : 1st shift - Tues- Sat ( rotating on call for weeknights, weekends and holidays) Our Surgery team is a fast-paced environment, perfect for technicians that are looking for training in multiple facets of the department and interaction with the other teams in the hospital. This team requires strong communication skills to liaison between surgeons and clients and deliver post-operative care instructions.

Requirements

State Licensed Veterinary Technician license required
Prior veterinary experience required, previous surgery experience required
Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage appointments, obtain patient histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc
Fill medications, enter charges and maintain accurate medical records, schedule appointments
Create patient releases, navigate client conversations around treatment plans and financial obligations
Prep patients for surgery, including shaving, scrubbing and positioning, assist with intubation and radiographs
Proficiently perform blood draws and submit bloodwork
Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
Opening, turning over and cleaning operating rooms, as well as cleaning instruments and wrapping packs