Registered Veterinary Technician

Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital•Kennesaw, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital, we provide family-focused pet care that is tailored to your pet’s individual needs, emphasizing compassion, knowledge, and consistent quality vet services. We are known for our friendly, compassionate staff and personable doctors, fostering an environment where pet parents feel comfortable asking questions and their concerns are heard. Our motto is, “We treat you like family… and your pets as our own.” Voted Best of Cobb for Best Veterinary Group, Training, and Groomer, our thirteen-year-old practice serves a loyal client base from affluent West Cobb neighborhoods. Our 11,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility includes a 5,000 sq. ft. full-care hospital, a 5,000 sq. ft. Pet Resort, and a 1,000 sq. ft. top floor dedicated to continuing education. We require all staff to uphold the highest standard of care, focusing on client education, patient compassion, and stress-free handling. The Registered Veterinary Technician role involves duties such as animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases, medication administration, client communication, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. The practice emphasizes quality over quantity, boasts a highly-skilled tech staff, streamlined protocols, and a full pharmacy with compounding capabilities. They value staff quality of life, health, and families, and maintain a positive and fun work environment.

Requirements

A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license
Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
Availability to work weekends
Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

Nice To Haves

1+ year professional experience
Additional skills in dental radiography

Responsibilities

Animal restraint
Triage of incoming patients
Collection and analysis of lab samples
Diagnostic imaging
Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
Administration of medications
Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
Surgical preparation and assistance
Anesthetic management

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Competitive Compensation
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Assistance Program
Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses