What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Animal Hospital of Gordon County?
Who we are:
Join Our Team! Animal Hospital of Gordon County is looking for a client- and community-focused full-time veterinary technician or veterinary assistant with one year of experience to join our established practice.
We are a full-service, multi-doctor hospital providing quality veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our fast-paced clinic is ready to hire a motivated veterinary technician or experienced veterinary assistant) to assist with the many daily responsibilities.
As part of our medical team, you will contribute:
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
- Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
- Competency in emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
- Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work
- Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
- Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.
We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our Vetcor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental leave
- Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)
Qualifications and Skills
- One year of experience in the veterinary field
- Certification as an LVT and/or an A.S. in Veterinary Technology is highly desirable but optional.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of Animal Hospital of Gordon County and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
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