Veterinary Technician Jobs in Talmo, GA

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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Entry Level Assistant - Certified Vet Tech

  • Bethlehem, GA (18 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bethlehem, GA (18 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Weekend Veterinary Technician - ShotVet (FRIDAY-SUNDAYS REQUIRED) **No weekday work available/required** Location: Various locations (road trip vibes!)...

LVT III - Anesthesia, PRN

  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Preferred Qualifications Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in a surgery based hospital setting....

Veterinary Technician II - Field Station, Lawrenceville, GA

  • Lawrenceville, GA (22 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (22 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Assists with training veterinary residents, veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and/or animal care technicians....

Veterinary Technician

  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 18 days ago

Full-Time Veterinary Technician – Your Skills Make All the Difference At PetCare Animal Hospital in Flowery Branch, GA, we know that Veterinary Technicians are the backbone of any well-run hospital....

Registered Veterinary Technician: Shelter Medicine

  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 24 days ago

Active license with the GA State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician or met all requirements to become licensed within six months of employment....

Licensed Veterinary Technician

  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 27 days ago

Who were looking for Were looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to add their passion, skills, and education to our team....

Lab Animal Care Tech II - Nhp

  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 29 days ago

aspects of routine animal care and husbandry in ABSL-1 and ABSL-2 environments....

Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

  • Lawrenceville, GA (22 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (22 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

Clean and maintain equipment following procedure. + Discharge IM patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as insulin injection, SQ fluid, and feeding tube demonstrations. +...

Veterinary Technician - Emergency/ICU

  • Lawrenceville, GA (22 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (22 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

**As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you will:** + Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patients and use anesthesia/monitoring equipment. + Triage emergency cases as they arrive at the hospital...

Compound Maintenance Technician - Lawrenceville, GA

  • Lawrenceville, GA (22 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (22 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

The ideal Compound Maintenance Technician candidate should be highly motivated, extremely dependable, reliable, detail-oriented, and possess a positive attitude and passion for animal care in a research...

PRN MRI Technician

  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Details Posting Number: G/R03630P Working Title: PRN MRI Technician Department: VetMed-VTH Radiology About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia...

Registered Veterinary Technician

  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

skills and animal care....

COVID-19 Diagnostic Technician

  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Posting Details Posting Number: S07011P Working Title: COVID-19 Diagnostic Technician Department: VetMed-Athens Diagnostic Lab About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the...

LVT I - Cardiology

  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in a surgery based hospital setting....

LVT - Ophthalmology

  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Athens, GA (24 miles from Talmo, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Information Classification Title: Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA: Non-Exempt FTE: 1.00 Minimum Qualifications: Requires technical knowledge in the...

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Talmo, GA

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Talmo, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.3%
Associate's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
20.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Talmo, GA
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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