Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Saint Francis Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 5-doctor small animal practice located in Augusta, GA. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients, and many clients even refer to our clinic as being a 'Primary Plus' hospital that can meet many of the wellness and emergency needs for our patients in the community. Our services include: Preventative Services, Wellness Plans, Holistic Medicine (including acupuncture, herbal therapy, and physical therapy), Emergency & Critical Care during normal business hours, General & Emergency Surgery, Digital X-Ray, Dedicated Dental Suite, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy and Therapeutic Laser. St. Francis Animal Hospital is open Monday through Friday 8am-8pm, and Saturdays 10am-4pm. We do not have on-call shifts or overnight hours for our team. Our technicians are paired with a dedicated doctor and function as a member of the treatment team at large.
Requirements
- A registered veterinary technician
- 1+ year experience preferred but not required
- A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
- Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
- Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
- Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
- Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
- Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
- Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
- A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
- Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
- May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
Responsibilities
- Pet restraint
- Triage 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 + Shift Differential Opportunities
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
