Veterinary Technician

Overview

Veterinary Technician – Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals – Chattanooga, TN.

Specialty veterinary dental care for dogs and cats with surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, root canal therapy, periodontal surgery and metal crown restorations. State-of-the-art anesthetic monitoring and in-house blood machines enable continuous monitoring of vital organ systems during anesthesia.

• Help strengthen relationships with clients by greeting them and their pet, completing new client registration, and notifying expected wait times.
• Educate clients and answer non-medical inquiries.
• Maintain client relationships and service standards by responding to phone calls, taking messages, transferring calls as needed, and regularly monitoring email and faxes.
• Schedule appointments, including in-office diagnostics, and communicate with referring hospital staff to access patient records. Create appointment reminders and reschedule missed appointments.
• Maintain computer records with up-to-date client and patient data and verify each patient entering the hospital.
• Maintain front desk, reception area, waiting areas, and exam rooms in a neat and clean manner.
• Ensure financial responsibilities are met by reviewing charges for services upon completion or discharge and ensuring accurate reconciliation of the cash drawer with computer-generated reporting.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• 2 years of continuous veterinary technician experience in direct animal/patient care.
• Preferred:
  Active, current state license.
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients.
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other.
• Positive, kind attitude with trustworthy communication among patients, team members, and clients.
• Desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician.

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health.
• Paid parental leave.
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet.
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care.
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey.
• Discretionary funds and free continuing education courses.
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts.
• Student loan management tools and assistance.