Veterinary Technician

Whitmire Animal Hospital Dawsonville GA

Whitmire Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our growing team! If you have a passion for surgery anesthesia and delivering exceptional patient care wed love to meet you.

Our privately owned five-doctor small animal hospital provides comprehensive medical surgical dental and preventive care in a modern well-equipped facility. Conveniently located just off GA-400 in Dawsonville were only 30 minutes from Alpharetta and a short drive from the North Georgia Mountains offering an excellent work-life balance.

As a multi-year Best of Dawson winner for Best Veterinary Services and Best Pet Care we take pride in providing outstanding veterinary medicine while creating a supportive collaborative workplace where our team members can grow professionally.

As a Veterinary Technician youll play an essential role in providing high-quality nursing care while supporting our doctors through surgery dentistry diagnostics and patient treatment.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures
• Monitor anesthesia before during and after surgery
• Assist veterinarians during routine and advanced surgical procedures
• Place intravenous catheters and administer medications as directed
• Perform venipuncture and collect laboratory samples
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Obtain digital radiographs including dental radiographs
• Perform professional dental cleanings
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care
• Calculate medication dosages and maintain accurate medical records
• Educate clients on treatment plans medications and post-operative care
• Maintain surgical equipment treatment areas and exam rooms
• Assist with inventory management and hospital organization
• Work collaboratively with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional patient care

Were looking for a dependable compassionate technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork.

Qualifications include:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT LVT or CVT) preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience in a small animal practice
• Strong surgical and anesthesia monitoring experience
• Experience with dentistry and dental radiographs preferred
• Proficiency with IV catheter placement venipuncture laboratory procedures and patient monitoring
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to remain calm and efficient during urgent or emergency cases
• Positive attitude and commitment to providing outstanding patient care

• Full-time (3640 hours per week)
• Typical hours: 7:30 AM 6:30 PM
• Rotating Saturdays as part of the hospital schedule

• Competitive hourly pay
• Monthly performance bonus opportunities
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education assistance and CE allowance
• Annual scrub allowance
• Employee Assistance Program and mental wellness resources
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• Modern recently expanded hospital with advanced equipment
• Comfortable team breakroom with stocked snacks and beverages

At Whitmire Animal Hospital we believe great medicine starts with a great team. We foster a culture built on collaboration respect continuous learning and compassionate care for both our patients and one another. If youre looking for a hospital where your skills are valued and you can continue growing in your career wed love to have you on our team.

Apply today and become part of a practice dedicated to exceptional medicine outstanding client service and a positive team environment.