Experienced Veterinary Technician

Experienced Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Description

Brookhaven Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who is confident in general anesthesia, surgical nursing, dentistry, and advanced patient care.

This is not an entry-level position.

We're looking for someone who already has a solid clinical foundation and enjoys being an active part of every surgical case from patient admission through recovery. If you're happiest in the surgery suite, enjoy challenging anesthesia cases, and take pride in delivering exceptional nursing care, we'd love to meet you.

At Brookhaven, our technicians are trusted members of the medical team. You'll work alongside experienced veterinarians who value your knowledge, encourage your input, and believe exceptional medicine is built through collaboration.

Why Veterinary Technicians Choose Brookhaven Animal Hospital

We believe experienced technicians should be empowered to fully utilize their skills.

Here you'll have the opportunity to:

• Monitor anesthesia from induction through recovery
• Assist with a wide variety of soft tissue surgical procedures
• Perform dental prophylaxis and obtain diagnostic dental radiographs
• Practice advanced nursing skills every day
• Work in a collaborative hospital that values technician utilization
• Continue growing through mentorship and continuing education

If you're looking for a hospital where your technical abilities are respected instead of underutilized, you'll find that here.

What You'll Do

Surgery and Anesthesia

• Prepare surgical patients for anesthesia and surgery
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthetic patients
• Monitor ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, capnography, temperature, and patient comfort
• Assist veterinarians during routine and advanced surgical procedures
• Maintain sterile surgical technique and prepare instrumentation
• Manage post-operative pain control and patient recovery

1. Veterinary Dentistry

• Perform dental prophylaxis
• Obtain high-quality digital dental radiographs
• Assist with dental procedures and extractions
• Educate clients on preventive dental care and home maintenance

Advanced Patient Care

• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture
• Administer medications and treatments
• Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records

Client Education

• Discuss treatment plans and post-operative care
• Review discharge instructions and medications
• Build lasting relationships through compassionate client communication

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on veterinary technician experience
• Strong confidence with general anesthesia and surgical nursing
• Comfortable placing IV catheters and performing venipuncture
• Experience assisting with surgery in a small animal practice
• Strong patient assessment and nursing skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT)
• Experience performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Strong knowledge of anesthetic monitoring and pain management
• Fear Free handling experience
• Passion for continuing education and professional development

Highly experienced Veterinary Assistants with advanced surgical and anesthesia experience are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

Investment in Your Career

We're committed to helping veterinary professionals continue growing throughout their careers.

Our full-time team members receive access to:

Professional Development

• Continuing Education allowance
• Paid Continuing Education days
• Paid licensure fees and renewals
• Tuition reimbursement for AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology programs
• Mentorship and advanced clinical training
• Leadership and career development opportunities throughout Innovetive Petcare
• Support for technicians pursuing advanced certification and specialization

HeadStart Student Loan Support Program

Recent Licensed Veterinary Technicians who graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program , passed the VTNE , and obtained credentialing within the past three years may be eligible for HeadStart , a student loan support program designed to help new credentialed technicians build rewarding long-term careers.

Comprehensive Benefits

Full-time team members enjoy a competitive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and licensure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Health mental wellness resources
• Rocket Lawyer legal services
• Employee pet care discounts

Bring Your Skills Somewhere They'll Be Appreciated

You're more than someone who restrains patients or monitors anesthesia.

You're an advocate for your patients. A trusted teammate. A skilled technician whose knowledge helps deliver exceptional medicine every day.

If you're looking for a hospital that values your experience, supports your professional growth, and encourages you to practice at the highest level of your abilities, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to join Brookhaven Animal Hospital and continue building an exceptional career in veterinary medicine.