Veterinary Technician bei Veterinary Practice Partners

  Licensed Veterinary Technician 

 Milton Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. 

What to Expect as a Licensed Veterinary Technician with Milton Animal Hospital

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: 

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. 
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays, days of PTO, and [other PTO, ie: birthday off, mental health day, sick leave] per year. Take the time you need to recharge. 

Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour dependent on experience and skill 

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM-5 PM, may include Saturdays 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians. 

• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments. 

• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services. 

• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids. 

• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained. 

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing. 

• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication. 
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage. 

Qualifications: 

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification. 

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. 

• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. 

About Milton Animal Hospital:

Located in Milton, Alpharetta, GA, we offer a personalized touch that sets us apart. Our team is dedicated to building lasting relationships with both our clients and their furry companions. We believe that taking the time to truly understand your pet's needs allows us to provide exceptional care. With us, you're not just a number - you're family.

Your pet holds a special place in your heart, and we are here to support you every step of the way. From joyful moments to challenging times, we are dedicated to ensuring a lifetime of health and happiness for your furry friend. Visit us at Milton Animal Hospital and experience the difference that personalized care and attention can make. We look forward to welcoming you!

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.