Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Athens (GA); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Zusammenfassung

Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic in Athens, GA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with surgical procedures. The role includes evening and weekend shifts as needed.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, preparing patients for surgery, running in-house labs, radiography, and client education. Prior veterinary hospital experience is required, and the clinic emphasizes compassionate patient care

Qualifikationen

• Previous veterinary hospital experience required.
• Schedule will include some night shifts (until 8pm) and weekends (currently Saturday only).

Aufgaben

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Jobbeschreibung

Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic in Athens, GA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist with surgical procedures. The role includes evening and weekend shifts as needed.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, preparing patients for surgery, running in-house labs, radiography, and client education. Prior veterinary hospital experience is required, and the clinic emphasizes compassionate patient care