Description
Advance Your Career in High-Quality General Practice Veterinary Medicine
Brookhaven Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our collaborative, client-centered small animal practice in Atlanta, GA.
This is a skilled, hands-on clinical role designed for credentialed technicians who are confident in anesthesia, surgery, and veterinary dentistry and are looking to practice at a high level within a supportive general practice environment.
This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have completed an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program and successfully passed the VTNE, with proven clinical experience in a veterinary setting.
We are a well-established, high-quality general practice committed to delivering gold-standard medicine across all life stages. Our team prioritizes:
✔ Advanced patient care
✔ Strong technician utilization
✔ Client education and communication
✔ A positive, team-driven culture
Here, your technical skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your role in patient outcomes truly matters.
What You'll Do
- Administer medications (IV, SQ, IM, oral) as prescribed
- Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement confidently
- Prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures
- Monitor anesthesia (induction maintenance
- recovery)
- Track vitals and ensure patient comfort for hospitalized cases
- Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures
- Perform and support dental prophylaxis (cleanings)
- Capture high-quality dental radiographs
- Maintain sterile technique and surgical prep standards
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical/dental instruments
- Perform in-house lab work (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, fecals)
- Assist with digital radiography (positioning, safety, quality)
- Prepare and submit diagnostic samples
- Guide clients through post-op care, medications, and dental health
- Support admissions and discharges with clear instructions
- Deliver compassionate, confident communication
- Maintain accurate, detailed medical records (PIMS)
- Partner closely with DVMs and support staff
- Contribute to workflow efficiency and team success
- Participate in ongoing training and skill development
What We’re Looking For
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT)
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program
- VTNE successfully completed
- Minimum 1–2+ years of hands-on clinical experience in veterinary medicine
- Advanced anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Surgical assisting in a clinical setting
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Experience with dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- High-quality small animal general practice background
- Familiarity with veterinary software (PIMS)
- Interest in dentistry, anesthesia, or surgical advancement
We’re looking for professionals who are:
✔ Confident and clinically skilled
✔ Detail-oriented with strong patient advocacy
✔ Calm and focused in fast-paced environments
✔ Strong communicators with a client-first mindset
✔ Team-oriented and collaborative
✔ Motivated to grow and expand technical abilities
Compensation & Benefits for Veterinary Technicians
We offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your career and well-being:
- Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance + paid CE time
- Paid licensure fees and professional dues
- Advanced training opportunities in dentistry and anesthesia
- Career development pathways within veterinary medicine
- Student loan repayment assistance for eligible Licensed Veterinary Technicians
- Available for those who have graduated from an AVMA-accredited program and passed the VTNE within the last 3 years
- Employee pet care discounts
- Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates
If you’re a Licensed Veterinary Technician who enjoys surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry, and you’re looking for a practice where your skills are valued and utilized—we’d love to connect.
Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career with a team that invests in your success.
About Brookhaven Animal Hospital
Brookhaven Animal Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited, animal hospital that provides exceptional veterinary care to dogs and cats in the heart of Brookhaven, north of the city of Atlanta, GA. As a state-of-the-art animal hospital, we offer the full spectrum of preventive care, advanced care, and emergency care to canine, feline, senior pets, and small mammals.
We have modern equipment, including digital radiography & dental radiography, in-house laboratory stations, full anesthesia monitoring systems, ultrasound, and cold laser therapy, that allow us to provide a full range of medical services including physical exams, soft-tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, oral surgery, preventative dental care, spay/neuter, diagnostic testing, vaccinations, health certificates for travel, microchipping, nutrition counseling, hospice/euthanasia, radiology, diagnostics, echocardiograms, and tonometry. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.
Brookhaven Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Brookhaven Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
