Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Hahira Veterinary Clinic (Hahira, GA)

Summary: We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Member’s career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in treatments and charges in computer.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Perform specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine, or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers.
• Dispense medication and feed patients as directed.
• Communicate with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications, and warnings.
• Utilize computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed.
• Document test results and deliver to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Assure all materials are in exam rooms for doctors such as otoscopes and nail clippers.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms at all times.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
• Administering medications to patients as needed.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor or technician during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Send out records, bloodwork and/or x-rays/ultrasound images for referrals as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods.
• Other duties as assigned by Doctors, Practice Manager, and/or Lead Veterinary Technician Supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in Georgia are preferred, but not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!