Licensed Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency in Alpharetta is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Internal Medicine team!

Available Sign-On Bonus Structure up to $1500 for LVTs!

Compensation: $25 - $28 per hour, based on experience and certifications.

Schedule Requirements: Full-time, Tuesday - Friday, day shifts

Full-Time Benefits:

• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision with Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with employer matching, Short & Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Employee Pet Discount
• CE Allowance and Professional Development Assistance, with Penn Foster Scholarship Opportunities available!
• Employee Referral Program
• And more!

AVSE is proud to offer a strong team environment that shows our appreciation by supporting you with extra hands, workplace wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement with a possibility of scholarships, and more!

About You: You are a compassionate, detail-oriented veterinary professional who enjoys working through complex cases and providing high-quality patient care. You thrive in a fast-paced specialty environment, are comfortable managing multiple patients simultaneously, and take pride in your ability to think critically and adapt to the needs of each case. You communicate effectively with both clients and teammates and contribute to a positive, supportive hospital culture. You have experience in high-level specialty medicine settings or have a strong technical background and are eager to transition into specialty medicine and continue advancing your clinical skillset.

What You'll Do:

• Assist Internist with advanced diagnostic procedures, patient care, and case management
• Provide nursing care for complex and chronic Internal Medicine cases, including hospitalized and outpatient patients
• Obtain detailed patient histories, monitor vital parameters, and collect diagnostic samples
• Assist with advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures including upper and lower endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures
• Coordinate and assist with advanced imaging procedures including CT, ensuring appropriate patient preparation and monitoring
• Assist in anesthetic planning and monitoring for patients with multiple comorbidities undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Calculate and manage continuous rate infusions (CRIs), fluid therapy, electrolyte supplementation, and medication administration for critically ill patients
• Perform advanced medical calculations related to drug dosing and treatment protocols
• Provide thorough client communication and education regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and long-term case management
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Perform proper patient restraint and handling
• Prioritize and manage multiple cases while maintaining a high standard of care and supporting efficient patient flow

Requirements:

• Active veterinary technician license required for LVTs
• Minimum 2+ years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in Internal Medicine or a specialty setting. Experience with advanced diagnostics and complex case management strongly preferred
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and patient care
• Ability to work around anesthetic gases, chemicals, and zoonotic diseases. Comfortable working with animals, including those who are sick or stressed. Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively support both clients and medical team members
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required for the role, fluency in multiple languages is a plus
• Flexibility to support occasional schedule adjustments

Who We Are:

AVSE is a brand new 20,500-square-foot facility that houses ER, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and Neurology. Together, we will strive to deliver advanced medical treatment to our patients, compassionate and transparent communication to their families, and a collaborative workspace where staff well-being matters. Under the direction of our highly experienced Medical Director, and with the back-end business support of Ethos Veterinary Health, AVSE has been a welcome addition to the patients and families of Alpharetta and the surrounding communities!

Our hospital includes: Four well-equipped surgical suites, dedicated canine and feline ICU wards, CUBEX mini units, dedicated isolation wards, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Digital Radiology, 10 exam rooms, EzyVet with Smart flow patient management system, and ample office and conference room space.

Are you ready to join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care to our furry friends? Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families. Apply today and unleash your potential at Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency!