Veterinary Technician
Job Description
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, we'd 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, we're 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.
What You'll DoAs a Veterinary Technician, you'll 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
We're 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 (36–40 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
Why Join Whitmire Animal Hospital?
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 you're looking for a hospital where your skills are valued and you can continue growing in your career, we'd 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.
