Pet Care Attendant - Athens, GA
About The Position
Gaithersburg Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team. We’re building a workplace where collaboration, creativity, and high-quality patient care come together, and we’re searching for team members who want to be part of that journey. If you bring critical thinking skills, a passion for veterinary medicine, and a desire to continue learning and growing, you may be exactly who we’re looking for. We value dedication to patient care, a healthy work-life balance, and creating an environment where every team member feels supported, appreciated, and empowered to be their authentic self.
Requirements
- Previous Veterinary Technician experience required
- Strong technical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and client service abilities
- Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Desire to continue learning and growing professionally
- Passion for providing exceptional patient care
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician credentials preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional nursing care and support for patients
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Support surgical and dental procedures, including anesthesia monitoring
- Perform laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic procedures
- Educate clients on preventative care, treatment plans, and patient needs
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
- Collaborate with doctors and support staff to provide outstanding patient care
- Help create a positive experience for both clients and patients
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 discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
