Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Growth & Team Care

Petvet-Care-Centers; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Job summary

Highland Animal Hospital, part of PetVet Care Centers, located in Augusta, Georgia, is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join the team. The role supports veterinarians and technicians, involving patient care, equipment prep, and clerical tasks.

Highland Animal Hospital emphasizes a Culture of Care, teamwork, and growth opportunities, with a commitment to high‑quality care for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least one year of experience in a veterinary environment performing veterinary assistant duties.
• Compassionate approach to patient care and the ability to safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, basic patient care, hospital procedures, and accurate medical recordkeeping.
• Ability to assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and medication preparation as directed.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medications as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities; ensure safe use of chemicals.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Highland Animal Hospital, part of PetVet Care Centers, located in Augusta, Georgia, is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join the team. The role supports veterinarians and technicians, involving patient care, equipment prep, and clerical tasks.

Highland Animal Hospital emphasizes a Culture of Care, teamwork, and growth opportunities, with a commitment to high‑quality care for pets and their families.