VCA Briarcliff Animal Hospital - Licensed Veterinary Technician

Location: 1850 Johnson Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Briarcliff Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

About Us

Our well-established, AAHA-accredited 8-doctor practice is open Monday - Saturday. 

Our wide range of services include primary care, illness care, soft tissue and laparoscopic surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, boarding, grooming, and much more.  We see dogs, cats, and some of our doctors see exotic species as well. 

Come join our big, diverse, collaborative family. There are many opportunities to learn and grow with us. Our team is committed to the well-being of our patients, our clients, and each other. 

Our great intown location is right by the CDC and Emory University Hospital, convenient to Morningside, Druid Hills, Buckhead, Decatur, Midtown, and Virginia Highlands. 

Check out our website here: www.vcahospitals.com/briarcliff-atlanta 

About the Role

As LVT, you will support our team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients, clients, and team. Duties will include:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Venipuncture and catheter placement
• Medication preparation and administration
• Radiology and diagnostics
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Medical recordkeeping
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery
• Dentistry - cleaning, polishing, radiology, charting, etc.

Qualifications:

• Georgia Veterinary Technician license or eligible to obtain (completion of AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, VTNE, etc.)
• Compassion for patients, clients and team
• Solid knowledge of preventative care, common illnesses and emergencies, veterinary nursing, anesthesia, and dentistry strongly preferred
• Proficient in technical skills like blood draws, catheter placement, medication and fluid therapy administration, diagnostics, anesthesia
• Able to lift 40lbs+ and proficient in dog and cat patient handling
• Proficiency with computers, tablets, electronic medical records

Compensation: Based on skills, credentials, education, and experience.

Qualifications:

• Georgia Veterinary Technician license (LVT) or eligible to obtain license upon hire required
• Compassion for patients, clients and team
• Solid knowledge and experience with veterinary anesthesia, surgical nursing, dentistry, preventative care, common illnesses and emergencies
• Proficient in technical skills like blood draws, catheter placement, medication and fluid therapy administration, diagnostics, anesthesia
• Experience with surgical instruments and equipment
• Able to lift 40lbs+ and proficient in dog and cat patient handling
• Proficiency with computers, tablets, electronic medical records

Why VCA

VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

This means taking care of our people. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits include:

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians ($750/yr, $1000/yr for VTSs)
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fert