Overview
Veterinary Technician Jobs in Duluth, GA at Planned PEThood of Georgia
Reports To: Director of Surgical Services
Location: Planned PEThood’s Headquarters in Duluth, Georgia
Benefits & Pay:
Ability to lead a dedicated surgical team, help provide exceptional sterilization services at an affordable cost, contribute to the design and growth of the surgical program
Four day work week, 1 Saturday/month required
Health, vision, dental insurance and 401K
Competitive salary based on experience
Located in Duluth, GA – adorable town!
Job Summary
Under the direction of veterinary staff, ensure effective and efficient processes. Provide excellent pre-, peri- and post-operative care of surgery patients. Provide thorough and compassionate examination and treatment for patients, assist in outreach events/vaccine clinics when needed.
Primary Job Functions – Spay & Neuter
Examine animals pre-op to assist in determining their ability to withstand surgery
Make recommendations to the veterinarian regarding animal statuses
Assist with surgical sterilizations, following established guidelines for high quality, high-volume procedures, with a daily goal of 30 surgeries per doctor (typically 2 doctors; 60 surgeries)
Conduct regular routine health monitoring and exams based on veterinary team instruction, and ensure the implementation of preventative measures such as vaccinations, anthelmintic treatments, etc.
Perform other medically necessary procedures under guidance of veterinarian while patients are present for surgery
Administer various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
Bandage/wrapping techniques
Venipuncture techniques
Swabs
Proficient animal restraint techniques
Monitor critical care animals (i.e. place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.)
Tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations, etc.
Assist with post-op exams as necessary to ensure appropriate recovery
Maintain appropriate medical records
Inoculate animals and provide instructions for follow up care
Ensure proper handling and recording of controlled substances
Ensure accurate and timely record keeping in ClinicHQ or PetPoint as appropriate
Assist in training veterinary assistant team on surgical support procedures – primarily spay and neuter
Work cooperatively with relief doctors
Secondary Job Functions – Rescue/Adopt; Crosstraining
Assist in Wellness/Foster Clinic when appropriate
Perform examinations and recommend treatments for foster pets, adhering to health protocols established for pets in our adoption program
Work cooperatively with owners and foster parents, effectively communicating treatment plans
Provide input for treatment and housing protocols
Secondary Job Functions – Public Wellness/Go Fix-Outreach; Crosstraining
Provide appropriate examinations and vaccines for pets at off-site events as needed – typically 1x month
Assist in the supervision of veterinary assistants at events
Works to ensure appropriate record-keeping
Provide input for Outreach event protocols
Other General Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to established protocols for safety, cleanliness, and prevention of disease
Assist with ongoing surgical and Wellness staff member training
Participate in appropriate staff meetings
Effectively “team lead,” displaying a positive attitude and acting as a motivating force for all staff members
Ensure all surgical staff members are adhering to proper pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients.
Communicate any issues concerning personnel or protocol with Director of Surgical Services
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours
Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
Must be able to see fine detail in a variety of situations
Must have good hearing including ability to distinguish changes in pitch
Must have acceptable sense of touch and smell
Must have good range of motion in joints especially wrist, knees, elbows
Must have good range of motion in your back for instance twisting
Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination
Must possess an acceptable degree of dexterity in hands and fingers
Must have good vision including peripheral vision, fine detail, distance, depth perception and ability to focus
Emotional/Mental Requirements
Must be able to work under stressful conditions efficiently and effectively
Must be able to respond quickly to a variety of medical situations
Must be able to cope with death either due to surgical complication or euthanasia
Ability to rapidly and accurately process information
Ability to delegate tasks
Ability to recognize a need for assistance and ask for help
Ability to make decisions
Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm
Potential and Prolonged Exposures
Prolonged exposure to various aqueous solutions including but not limited to dish soap, chlorhexidine and spectra soap
Prolonged exposure to isopropanol, hydrogen peroxide
Potential exposure to formalin solution
Potential/Prolonged exposure to isoflurane gas
Prolonged exposure to quaternary ammonium cleaners and bleach
Prolonged exposure to pressurized steam
Potential exposure to sharps including needles and surgical blades
Required
Must be a licensed veterinary technician in the state of Georgia
Knowledge of DEA requirements for handing and reporting controlled drug inventories
Exceptional animal-handling techniques
Experience with ClinicHQ and PetPoint – or willingness to learn
Excellent reading, writing and verbal skills
Excellent math skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team environment
Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures
Work Environment
The offices and operations of a high-volume spay and neuter clinic can be high stress and very busy at times. Surgeries are scheduled four days/week, usually Monday through Thursday, plus occasional monthly Saturday vaccine clinics; however, the schedule can change and may sometimes require weekend or evening hours for meetings, training, or events. Planned PEThood is committed to maintaining a work schedule that is satisfactory for individual staff members as well as the overall organization.
Title: Veterinary Technician
Company: Planned PEThood of Georgia
Location: Duluth, GA
