Licensed Veterinary Technician
Company: Rockmart Animal Hospital
Location: Rockmart
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Company Description*** Sign on bonus considered***Rockmart
Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, multi-doctor
small animal, general practice located in Rockmart, GA. We offer
many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our
patients including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent
Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Digital Full Body X-Ray,
Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Medical
and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming & more.Rockmart, Georgia, is a
part of the Northwest Georgia Region; it is a fantastic community
that is growing rapidly. We are located 45 minutes north of
Atlanta. Outdoor enthusiast will enjoy the Silver Comet Trail which
runs through downtown Rockmart. A rails-to-trails success,
Georgia's Silver Comet Trail follows an old rail line for 61 miles
from just outside of Atlanta to the Georgia-Alabama state line and
continues as the Chief Ladiga Trail. One of the longest paved
pathways in the United States, the Silver Comet Trail cuts a scenic
route through preserved forests, rural country sides and historic
downtowns.Come visit historic downtown Rockmart and enjoy our many
antique shops and downtown park. The City of Rockmart hosts many
events and festivals throughout the year including the Annual
Heritage Days and Welshfest celebrating our Welsh heritage. The
city of Rockmart owes its very existence to a Welshman, Seaborn
Jones, who brought the railroad to town and created a city
originally called Rock Market.People often comment on the
friendliness of Rockmart residents. People wave and smile at each
other in the street, and community events are well-attended.To
learn more about us click here.Job DescriptionJob duties include,
but are not limited to:Animal restraint, triage of incoming
patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic
imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized
cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of
medications, effective communication of treatment plans with
clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic
management.Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially
contagious diseases.Whether youre looking to just be a master of
your role or trying to grow into that next career move, youll have
opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on,
interactive training and continuing development.QualificationsWere
looking for:A high work ethic and positive attitude team
memberAbility to arrive on-time and ready to workA minimum of
1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonusWeekend
availabilityExceptional customer service skills and ability to
communicate preciselyInterpret medical records and record client
history accuratelyKnowledge in preventative care, surgical
procedures, and hospital flowAbility to restrain pets in a
low-stress and safe mannerProficient in sample collection to
include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skinAbility to properly
set-up and process laboratory samples and testsProficient in
positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental
radiographs are a plusProficient in anesthesia and surgical
monitoringA self-starter with the desire to continue to advance
ones knowledge and skillsetAbility to receive in a professional
manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiencySPECIAL
WORKING CONDITIONS+ Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer
for long periods of time.+ Ability to be confident around animals
(i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm
species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)+
Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40
hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This
position may require special working hours, including working
weekends, evenings and/or holidays.+ Must have mental capacity and
processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language
ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to
perform the duties proficiently.+ The noise level in the work
environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon
request.+ Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to
perform required duties while working.+ Ability to sit, stand,
walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift,
carry, move) up to 50 pounds.+ Requires good hand-eye coordination,
arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual
acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.+
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.+ Hospital teammates are
routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or
scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation,
biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled
substances.Additional Information*** Sign on bonus considered***We
offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision,
liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental
insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and
Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental
Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance
(applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Assistance
ProgramAccess to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn
FosterCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for
most positions!Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e.
Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses
etc)*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate
authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.*Note
some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full
time employment status vs part time status.WE ARE A DRUG-FREE,
SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Company Policy & Federal &
State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race,
Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Originby
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