Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Dentistry Lead

VCA Animal Hospitals • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Briarcliff Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Licensed Veterinary Technician with a passion for surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia to join our team as Lead Surgery Technician! Our well-established, AAHA-accredited 8-doctor hospital is open 7am - 7pm on weekdays, 7am - 5pm Saturdays, closed Sundays. Our wide range of services include primary care, illness care, soft tissue and laparoscopic surgery, dentistry, endoscopy, ultrasound, laser therapy, boarding, grooming, and much more. We see dogs, cats, and some of our doctors see exotic species as well. Come join our big, diverse, collaborative family. There are many opportunities to learn and grow with us. Our team is committed to the well-being of our patients, our clients, and each other. Our great intown location is right by the CDC and Emory University Hospital, convenient to Morningside, Druid Hills, Buckhead, Decatur, Midtown, and Virginia Highlands.

Requirements

• Georgia Veterinary Technician license (LVT) or eligible to obtain license upon hire required
• Compassion for patients, clients and team
• Solid knowledge and experience with veterinary anesthesia, surgical nursing, dentistry, preventative care, common illnesses and emergencies
• Proficient in technical skills like blood draws, catheter placement, medication and fluid therapy administration, diagnostics, anesthesia
• Experience with surgical instruments and equipment
• Able to lift 40lbs+ and proficient in dog and cat patient handling
• Proficiency with computers, tablets, electronic medical records

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Venipuncture and catheter placement
• Medication and IV infusion preparation and administration
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Dentistry - cleaning, polishing, radiology, charting, etc.
• Maintaining surgical instruments, equipment and supplies
• Providing surgical, dental, and anesthetic training for patient care team
• Utilizing and maintaining autoclave and EtO sterilizer
• Radiology and diagnostics
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Medical recordkeeping

Benefits

• Career Support
• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians ($750/yr, $1000/yr for VTSs)
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed