Veterinary Technician - Cardiology

Veterinary Technician
- Cardiology Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists Decatur, GA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Why work at Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists? We are a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. Our focus on delivering exceptional client service serves as the framework for creating a hospitable culture that fosters teamwork and a caring, professional, and family environment. It is our belief that treating one another with respect and compassion will enable us to provide outstanding, empathetic service to our clients, referring veterinarians, and the community.

Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists is located in the highly desirable in-town community of Decatur, Georgia - minutes from downtown Atlanta and in the heart of one of the fastest-growing, most progressive metropolitan areas of the country. Our success in providing a remarkable work environment resides in the people we hire. Saint Francis has a culture that strives for excellence, and is considerate, collaborative, and supportive.

The purpose of the cardiology service at Saint Francis is to use an evidence-based approach to diagnose patients with cardiac disease and provide a comprehensive treatment plan. The is performed for appointments seen on an outpatient basis, inpatients who are hospitalized either due to being unstable during a scheduled appointment or transfer from the emergency service, or through consulting on patients being primarily managed by other services.

Thus, this includes a spectrum of patients from very stable to critically ill.

We are looking to hire a veterinary technician to join the cardiology service. Together, the veterinary technician, cardiologist, and other hospital team members will work together to meet the goal of providing exceptional care for patients with cardiac disease.

• Fast learner
• Excellent communication skills, both with colleagues and clientele
• Works well on a team as well as independently
• Able to fully use current technical skills and learn from new experiences
• Working understanding of common cardiac diagnostics, diseases, and treatments

• LVT Preferred
• Phlebotomy/IV catheter placement experience
• Central line maintenance/care
• Doppler blood pressure measurement
• Comfort calculating CRIs (diuretics, inotropes, analgesics)
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• ECG and Holter monitor application
• Animal handling experience (physical examination, thoracic radiographs, echocardiography)
• Comfort in assisting with centesis (thorax, abdomen, pericardium)
• Comfort with appropriate radiographic technique for thoracic radiographs)
• Ability to multitask, adjust, and adapt to a fast-paced workflow
• Computer skills and ability to learn and troubleshoot machines and devices (telemetry, ECG, Holter monitors, echocardiogram)

• Support cardiologist to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist cardiologist and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Assist with procedures in accordance with Georgia's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed…