Emergency Veterinary Assistant - PRN, Flexible Shifts

Petvet-Care-Centers; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Westside Animal Emergency Clinic in Lithia Springs, GA is seeking PRN Veterinary Assistants to support veterinarians and technicians, maintain equipment, and care for patients in a fast-paced emergency setting.

You will assist with exams, medications, radiographs, lab work, and client communication, while upholding a Culture of Care for pets and clients. This role requires 18+ and a commitment to flexible, rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong client communications skills
• Proficient in triaging, IV catheters, blood draws
• Surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, post-surgical recovery
• Ability to position for x-rays and run in-house lab work on Idexx machines
• Safe animal restraint and euthanasia assistance

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and owners, weigh and record vital signs on arrival
• Triage patients and assist licensed staff with exams and treatments
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and techs with medications and restraints
• Perform lab tests and radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and record-keeping
• Administer medications and manage controlled drugs documentation
• Feed and monitor patient appetites as directed
• Educate clients about wellness and insurance plans
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and proper chemical safety
• Groom and bathe hospitalized pets; ensure cleanliness before release
• Adhere to safety and wellness regulations
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Be regularly present for shifts; support hospital operations
• Promote hospital products and services
• Respond promptly to directions from DVM/LVT
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Triaging

IV catheters

blood draws

Surgical prep

anesthesia monitoring

post-surgical recovery

x-ray positioning

in-house lab using Idexx

animal restraint

clinical communications

ER experience

ezyVet experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Idexx machines

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Westside Animal Emergency Clinic in Lithia Springs, GA is seeking PRN Veterinary Assistants to support veterinarians and technicians, maintain equipment, and care for patients in a fast-paced emergency setting.

You will assist with exams, medications, radiographs, lab work, and client communication, while upholding a Culture of Care for pets and clients. This role requires 18+ and a commitment to flexible, rotating shifts.