Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time

Petvet-Care-Centers; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support (Calm app,

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Oakwood Animal Hospital in Oakwood, GA is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The role supports veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including equipment cleaning, feeding, restraining patients, preparing surgery suites, and clerical work.

The hospital emphasizes a culture of care, local autonomy with national support, and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401(k), and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Relevant experience as a veterinary assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners and guide to examining room.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments and administer medications as directed by licensed staff.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Maintain hospital equipment and records.
• Ensure cleanliness of hospital, kennels and facilities.
• Bath and care for patients staying overnight.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.

Skills

Experience as veterinary assistant

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Oakwood Animal Hospital in Oakwood, GA is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The role supports veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including equipment cleaning, feeding, restraining patients, preparing surgery suites, and clerical work.

The hospital emphasizes a culture of care, local autonomy with national support, and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401(k), and wellbeing resources.