North Cobb Animal Hospital - Veterinary Technician - PetVet Care Centers

Are you passionate about working with and helping animals? Do you crave a dynamic and rewarding work environment? Are you self-driven, dependable, and knowledgeable in veterinary care? Are you a team player? If you can answer yes to all, then we would love you to be part of our North Cobb team. We are a 2 doctor practice with a large client base. We work together as a team and have incredible relationships with our clients and pets.

Tasks include:

Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients.
Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.
Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by following documented standards and procedures in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology.

Duties:

- Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals
- Perform various laboratory tests and procedures
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
- Take and develop X-rays of animals
- Monitor and record vital signs of animals during procedures
- Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures
- Clean and maintain equipment and exam rooms
- Educate pet owners on proper animal care and medication administration

Experience:

- Previous experience as a veterinary technician or similar role preferred
- Knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Familiarity with veterinary equipment and tools
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well in a team environment