Registered Veterinary Technician

Company Description At Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital, we provide family-focused pet care that is tailored to each pet's individual needs. We've grown our practice through compassion, knowledge, and consistent quality vet services. A pet's health and comfort are our ultimate concerns whenever they walk through our doors. We're known for our friendly, compassionate staff and our doctors' personable bedside manner. This inviting and caring environment begins a dialog where pet parents feel comfortable asking questions. We say, "We treat you like family and your pets as our own". Voted Best of Cobb: Best Veterinary Group - Best Training - Best Groomer, our thriving veterinary practice of thirteen years is fortunate to have a loyal client base from the surrounding affluent neighborhoods in the West Cobb area! Our practice requires all staff to hold themselves to the highest standard of care, and to expect the same from their employer. Our style of care is dedicated to educating our clients, and exercising compassion for our patients and their owners, with an emphasis on stress-free handling of our patients. If this sounds like the place for you- we'd love to connect! Our hours of operation are: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat: 7:30 am - 2 pm To learn more about us click here! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Animal restraint, triage of 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, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We're Looking For: A Registered Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required. Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts. Availability to work some Saturday shifts. Excellent client communication and medical record management skills. Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations. Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques. Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens. Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus. Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring. Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting. Additional Information Practice Highlights: A family-oriented practice with a focus on stress-free pet careit's about QUALITY not quantity. An incredible team of highly-skilled tech staff to provide valuable leverage for our doctors to focus on the practice of medicine. Protocols created from experience to streamline the process of pet care. Full Pharmacy with Compounding Capabilities. An understanding of the importance of "quality of life" for our staff, their health, and their families. A positive and fun ( sometimes crazy ) staff! We offer our staff: 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 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! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: Employment Type: Full Time