Licensed Veterinary Technician

Acworth, GA, United States

Embrace Your Passion for Healing

Join a team of individuals who love what they do, take animal healthcare seriously, and know how to have fun on the job. We are a family-oriented practice that treats our team as individuals. We are growing and well-staffed with support personnel to assist the doctors.

We are also one of the few veterinary hospitals in the area with a registered veterinary technician devoted entirely to surgery.

Cedarcrest Animal Hospital has been serving the pets and people of Acworth, Georgia, and surrounding communities of Paulding County with veterinary excellence since 2008. Our stunning facility has over 15,000 sq/ft devoted to the care of our clients and patients and the comfort of our team, including; a spacious surgical suite, conference/break room with a full kitchen, open treatment area, separate isolation ward, private doctor's offices, large kennel, separate boarding for felines, and an indoor/outdoor doggie daycare space.

Our vision is to support the well-being of our community and its pets through our commitment to excellent veterinary medicine, building lasting client relationships, and empowering our team members.

Team Member Quotes

"The team we work with on a daily basis makes it not only a productive environment but a fun one as well. Cedarcrest Animal Hospital has a family feel with the team as well as most of the clients. We also have the freedom to practice high-quality medicine with the support of the team."

- Erica Chase, DVM, Associate Veterinarian

"Having worked at Cedarcrest Animal Hospital for over 10 years, and now as the Lead Veterinarian, I can honestly say it has been a joy working here. The team is like family and the tight-knit community has been a pleasure to serve. A well-equipped facility and a strong support staff make my job easy. I cannot imagine working anywhere else!"

-Kelly Qualls, DVM, Lead Veterinarian

About This Role

As an Associate Veterinarian at Cedarcrest Animal Hospital, you will practice exceptional veterinary medicine, in a beautiful, modern, state of art facility located in a town you will love to call home. Together with the latest equipment and technology, a compassionate and talented medical and support team, and a warm, welcoming, and encouraging environment you will AMAZE as a veterinarian.

Our Location

Cedarcrest Animal Hospital is located in Acworth, GA just 35 miles northwest of Atlanta, GA. Acworth, GA is a delightful and appealing place to live, learn, work and play. It is often referred to as the "Lake City'' as it is close to Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona. Housing is affordable and the schools are highly rated. Kennesaw State University is a rapidly growing source of higher education learning.

Local parks are a leading attraction for pets and people living in Acworth, GA. Nearby lakes and mountains provide hundreds of acres of outdoor recreation, such as hiking, running, biking, fishing, boating, camping, and much more. Acworth's local festivals, farmers' markets, concerts, award-winning restaurants, and shopping make this small city feel like a BIG city, without all the traffic.

Why You Want to Work Here

Family-friendly practice

Ability to practice your medicine, your way

Remote access to practice management software, laboratory results, and radiographs

Flexibility in hours when needed

Well respected practice in the community

An experienced management team that truly appreciates and empowers the team

No holidays, Sundays, overnights, or on-call

Adequate time for appointments and case work-up

Experienced, educated, and supportive medical team with over 250 years of veterinary medicine experience.

Mentorship available for new grads

$1k Sign On Bonus offered at this location!

We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team and help ensure we are providing those great experiences. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills: Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms

Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals

Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members

Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring

Proficient in dental prophylaxis

Position Requirements: Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state.

Associates degree in Veterinary Technology

Ready to help us WAG?

We live out our WAG Values on a daily basis, but don't just take our word for it. Check out the video below to hear directly from some of our teammates who Work Together, Amaze, and Grow on what our WAG Values mean to them.

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Benefits

Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you're on our team, we've got you covered.

Pay range of $20.00-$25.00/hour based on experience.

YOUR HEALTH - COVERED. Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Mental Health Counseling

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Long & Short-term Disability Insurance

Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

YOUR FAMILY - COVERED. Caring for Elderly Family

Returning to Work After a Baby

Divorce

Moving to a New Community

Grieving for a Lost Loved One

Military Family Matters

Job Relocation

Buying or Selling a Home

YOUR FINANCES - COVERED. Sign-on Bonuses

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Budgeting and Financial Guidance

Teammate Referral Program

Discounted Veterinary Care

Retirement Planning

Will and Testament Planning

Tax Issues

Identify Theft Recovery

Legal Counseling

Teammate Assistance Program

About Southern Veterinary Partners

SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country.

Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000's List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" (2021).

You + SVP | Amazing Together

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