Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery | $30–$35/hr based on experience and certifications + $2,000 sign-on bonus for qualified LVT or VTS applicants
Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency | Alpharetta, GA
Full-Time | Four, 10-hour shifts | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Monday - Thursday
Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team in Alpharetta, GA. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Technician with a background in surgery and anesthesia to work alongside specialty clinicians and provide advanced patient care.
Licensed Veterinary Technicians with Surgery and Anesthesia experience are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are passionate about specialty medicine, enjoy developing your technical skills, and value a collaborative hospital culture, we'd love to meet you.
Compensation
$30–$35/hr based on experience and certifications
Up to $2,000 sign-on bonus available to qualified LVT or VTS applicants
Benefits
CE allowance
Uniform allowance
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Employee pet discount
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life insurance
Professional development assistance
Employee referral program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And more!
Schedule
Full-time
Four, 10-hour shifts per week
Monday - Thursday, Fridays off!
7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Rotating weekends
Participation in an on-call rotation
Responsibilities
As a Licensed Veterinary Technician on the Surgery team, you will provide advanced technical and nursing support throughout the surgical and perioperative process. Responsibilities may include:
Provide hands-on patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures
Assist veterinarians with surgical and specialty procedures
Develop, prepare, and support anesthesia protocols under veterinary direction
Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Monitor patient vital signs and recognize changes requiring intervention
Perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection
Assist with diagnostic imaging and laboratory procedures
Calculate and administer medications accurately
Safely restrain and handle patients using appropriate techniques
Prepare surgical patients and maintain appropriate aseptic technique
Provide postoperative nursing care, monitoring, and pain management
Maintain accurate medical records, treatment documentation, and patient charges
Communicate professionally with clients regarding patient care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
Collaborate with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, assistants, and other specialty team members
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient surgical and patient care environment
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician
LVT certification required, VTS credential prioritized
Strong veterinary experience in Anesthesia required
Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, including triage, restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia planning, induction, monitoring, and recovery
Knowledge of drug calculations, medication administration, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a specialty surgical environment
Excellent communication skills with clients and veterinary team members
Ability to work collaboratively while also managing responsibilities independently
Commitment to continued learning and professional development
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
About the Hospital
Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency (AVSE) is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving pets and their families in Alpharetta and the surrounding communities.
Our hospital brings together Emergency Care with specialty services including Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology,…