Veterinary Technician - Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic

About Gaines Shoal Animal ClinicAt Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic, we are passionate about our work and dedicated to providing our patients with the best possible veterinary care. Proudly serving Athens, GA community for over 30 years, our veterinarians and staff are committed to protecting the health and wellness of your companion with a preventive medicine and lifestyle-based approach to care.

Our practice is excited to add another Veterinary Assistant to our team! Come work with us at our brand new, state-of-the-art facility, completed June of 2023. We offer a great culture focused on continuing education and development of our team's skills and knowledge.

We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years' previous experience in veterinary medicine.

Non-credentialed technicians:
$15-18/hr

Operating Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:
00 am-6:
00 pm;
Saturday 9:
00 am-5:
00 pm

We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with match
Consistent schedule
Personal pet care discount
Scrub allowance
CE budget for credentialed technicians

Position Purpose
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and lead technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Veterinary Technician CompetenciesPatience &
Compassion:
Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration &
Teamwork:
Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
Communicating:
Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening:
Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills:
Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction:
Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential ResponsibilitiesAssist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples;
perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.

Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.

Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.

Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas;
restock exam rooms withsupplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean;
clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients;
exercise compassion andcare in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.

Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements / QualificationsPrevious veterinary experience preferred
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds;
ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety