Veterinary Technician/Assistant
About The Position
Barnesville Animal Clinic is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician. This is a full-time position (approximately 32 hours/week) with a negotiable salary based on experience. The schedule includes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with a rotating Sunday approximately once every 12 weeks. There are no night shifts. Barnesville Animal Clinic is a busy, three-doctor small animal practice committed to providing exceptional patient care in a positive, family-oriented workplace. They are looking for an experienced professional who shares their philosophy of a strong team that supports one another and works hard to provide the best care for patients and clients. The clinic emphasizes a culture where team members are respected, appreciated, and empowered to use their skills daily.
Requirements
- A minimum of three years of experience in a small animal veterinary practice
- Confidence performing core technical skills with minimal supervision
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, laboratory procedures, and surgical assistance
- Strong communication, client service, and organizational skills
- Experience using veterinary practice management software
- Positive attitude, reliability, and commitment to teamwork
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
- A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and a desire to continue learning and growing
Nice To Haves
- Avimark experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and in-house diagnostics
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical and dental procedures
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
- Collaborate closely with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional patient care
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
