Emergency Veterinary Technician

Westside Animal Emergency Clinic
Lithia Springs, GA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 5/10/2024 CLOSED ON 6/15/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Veterinary Technician position at Westside Animal Emergency Clinic?

Westside Animal Emergency Clinic is an after-hours small animal hospital that has been an important part of the community for 19 years. We have recently expanded into a state of the art, 6,000 sq ft facility.

Looking for individuals who:

  • are aware of our operating hours- we are only open NIGHTS, WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS
  • have stellar communication skills
  • rock the ability to multi-task
  • enjoy laughter and good music
  • are chill and able to perform well under pressure in a fast paced environment both independently and as a team member
  • are self motivated and detail oriented, but also work cohesively with our amazingly fantastic staff and DVMs
  • like double-time pay on major holidays
  • are computer literate with strong typing skills
  • able to lift 40 pounds (and enjoy bragging rights on being able to lift heavier dogs than some of our other staff and DVMs)
  • enjoy friendly holiday themed competitions
  • enjoy maggots, wolf worms, pustular discharges and proptosed eyes and all the other super fun "gross" stuff that comes with emergency medicine
  • have your own dependable transportation
  • enjoy occasional Nerf gun wars to help relieve stress during hectic shifts and won't fuss if accidentally shot above the shoulders
  • and of course, you should absolutely love cats and dogs!

Responsibilities (day-to-day activities, but are not limited to):

  • greet and welcome in Owners and patients
  • answering multi-line phone system with a cheerful demeanor
  • assisting fellow Techs, Assistants and DVMS
  • proper restraint of cats and dogs
  • ability to place IV caths
  • blood draws
  • familiar with Idexx in-house lab equipment
  • assisting in radiographs
  • properly administer IV, IM, SQ injections
  • have great aim for Nerf gun wars
  • amazing client communications
  • check in/out Owners
  • taking payments
  • surgical prep, monitoring and recovery
  • helping to maintain a clean and healthy environment

If you are interested in joining our freaking amazing team please submit your resume by email and our Practice Manager will contact you.
Job Type: Part-time, with potential to move in to Full-Time

Scheduled hours will include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

**We are not open 24/7**

We are only open nights, weekends & holidays

We are currently accepting applications for full time and part time CVT/LVT/RVT and experienced Veterinary Assistants. Due to the nature of our clinic, applicants MUST have a minimum of 4 years experience working at a veterinary practice with exposure to critical care and/or emergency medicine.

Compensation will be based on experience, skill level, and shifts worked.

*Benefits are offered to Full-Time employees*

*Yearly scrub allowance offered to FT & PT employees*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits: (offered to Full-Time positions)

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Nights, Weekends & Holidays
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays (double time pay)
  • Rotating Weekends
  • Flex Schedule available

**We are not open 24/7**

We are only open nights, weekends & holidays

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Veterinary Technician Experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification

  • Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 36 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekends as needed

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Veterinary Technician Experience: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20

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