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Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services -GVETS; Watkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Career Advancement Opportunities

401(k)

Job summary

Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services - GVETS is seeking a part-time Veterinarian Assistant/Receptionist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Join a compassionate team focused on emergency animal care, with shift hours from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM, including weekends and holidays. Candidates should have customer service experience, strong communication skills, and a love for animals. This role offers a dynamic environment supporting life-saving care for pets in need.

Qualifications

• Experience handling animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to stay calm in high-stress situations.
• Strong communication skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient check-in/out and manage medical records.
• Answer phones and triage calls based on urgency.
• Assist veterinary staff with patient care and restraint.

Skills

Customer service

Animal care knowledge

Multitasking

Communication

Dependability

Education

Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar role

Job description

Benefits

• Fun and Exciting Place to work


• Being Part of an Amazing team


• Flexible schedule


• Opportunity for advancement


• 401(k)


• Career Advancement Opportunities


• Fun Working Environment


• Interact with Pets


• Learning new Skills

Job Summary

Are you calm under pressure, compassionate with animals, and great with people? Join our fast‑paced veterinary emergency team and make a difference when pets need it most. We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian Assistant / Receptionist‑CSR Part‑time to join the team at our newly constructed, high‑quality veterinary emergency hospital in Watkinsville, Georgia. The Veterinary Technician/Assistant will work closely with the entire clinic staff to ensure the health and well‑being of all of our pet patients. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you.

Location & Schedule

Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (GVETS), Watkinsville, Georgia. Schedule: Nights, Evenings/Overnights, Weekends & Holidays. Shift hours: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM, including full weekend and holiday availability. Shift lengths vary from 4‑hour to 8‑hour shifts. Weekend and holiday availability is a MUST. Please state any hours you are NOT available in your questionnaire.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and triage calls based on urgency (recognize emergencies vs. routine)


• Greet clients and patients with empathy and professionalism


• Check patients in/out and manage medical records


• Assist veterinary staff with patient restraint and basic care


• Prepare exam rooms and maintain cleanliness of treatment areas


• Communicate updates and wait times effectively


• Handle payments and estimates


• Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic


• Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history


• Take vital signs and acquire blood samples


• Assist doctors and other staff members with the administration of medications and with patient restraint


• Perform sample collection and run laboratory tests


• Restrain animals safely


• Help with basic treatments (cleaning wounds, setting up supplies)


• Monitor hospitalized patients


• Clean/disinfect exam rooms and treatment areas


• Assist with surgeries and monitor animals after surgery


• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.


• Administer medications and provide at‑home dosage instructions for clients


• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications


• Assist veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations


• Communicate in a positive manner with clients


• Calm and soothe anxious patients


• Keep accurate patient records

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in a similar role is a benefit


• Knowledge of animal care and handling preferred


• Strong customer service and communication skills


• Comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments


• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment


• Previous veterinary or animal experience preferred but not required


• Customer service experience (especially high‑stress environments)


• Ability to stay calm in high‑stress, emotional situations – emergencies


• Comfort around animals (including injured/aggressive ones)


• Excellent communication skills, using effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others


• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy environment


• Patience and a love for animals


• Team orientation – works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals


• Dependability – demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks


• Cleanliness standards – consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures


• Energy and productivity – completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting


• Time management – manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively


• Technical skills and learning – keeps up‑to‑date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field


• Care and use of equipment – takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment

Join Our Team

Join our team and help provide life‑saving care when it matters most. Availability to work overnight shift hours between 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM, including weekend full availability and holidays, is a MUST. Shifts will vary from 4‑hour to 8‑hour shifts. Pre‑vet, pre‑technician, and vet school students welcome to apply. If you are passionate about emergency medicine and want to make a difference while being part of an amazing team with room to grow, we’d love to hear from you!