Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Coweta Animal Hospital in Newnan, GA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our caring team. You will assist with patient restraint, triage, sample collection, lab work, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and provide nursing care to hospitalized cases.

Our supportive staff emphasizes gentle patient handling, clear client communication, and ongoing training. We offer benefits and opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on high-quality care and compassion for pets.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant (1–3 years preferred).
• Ability to restrain pets and manage anxious patients.
• Proficiency in collecting samples and communicating plans to clients.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets for examinations and procedures.
• Triaging incoming patients and assisting with nursing care.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, perform radiographs.
• Assist with anesthesia and surgical preparation.

Skills

Pet restraint

Lab sample collection

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Compassionate care

Team player

Effective communication

Tools

Radiography equipment

Medical histories

Job description

At Coweta Animal Hospital we offer a range of veterinary services, including, but not limited to physical examinations, spay/neutering, vaccinations, dental care, surgical care, digital radiology, heartworm prevention, and flea and tick control. We have great support staff that continue to offer the best care for your pets and provide high-quality health care with integrity and compassion. Our hospital isopen Mondays - Fridays, 7:30am-5pm.

With seven districts on the National Register of Historic Places, Newnan-Coweta is a great place for history buffs. Enjoy biking trails, walking trails, and water activities such as kayaking, canoeing and rafting. Newnan-Coweta is also known for its fishing, camping, sight-seeing, and shopping. There is always something to do in this beautiful city.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-3 years experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.