Experienced Veterinary Assistant

St.-Francis-Animal-Hospital; Westwood (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Additional Benefits May Also Be Adopt

Job summary

Saint Francis Animal Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our busy 5-doctor practice. You will support triage, lab work, radiographs, patient restraint, and nursing care as part of a collaborative treatment team.

We offer comprehensive benefits and schedule stability with no on-call shifts, competitive pay ($15–$20/hr) and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as Veterinary Assistant.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multitasker, and strong communicator.
• Able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples and medical histories.
• Radiographs and diagnostic imaging as needed.
• Nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases; administration of medications.
• Surgical preparation and assistance; anesthesia management.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; protect staff from exposure.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Pet restraint

Lab sample collection

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication

Job description

Saint Francis Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 5-doctor small animal practice located in Augusta, GA. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients, and many clients even refer to our clinic as being a 'Primary Plus' hospital that can meet many of the wellness and emergency needs for our patients in the community. Our services include Preventative Services, Wellness Plans, Holistic Medicine (including acupuncture, herbal therapy, and physical therapy), Emergency & Critical Care during normal business hours, General & Emergency Surgery, Digital X-Ray, Dedicated Dental Suite, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy and Therapeutic Laser.

St. Francis is open Monday through Friday 8am-8pm, and Saturdays 10am-4pm. We do not have on-call shifts or overnight hours for our team. Our technicians are paired with a dedicated doctor and function as a member of the treatment team at large.

St. Francis Animal Hospital is located in Augusta, GA, home of the Master's Golf Tournament, James Brown, and the Department of Defense Cyber Command. We are uniquely located within 3 hours of Atlanta, Charlotte, Savannah, and Charleston, with easy weekend access to national parks, beaches, and cities. Neighboring towns of Evans, Martinez, North Augusta, and Aiken allow for easy commute. Local school districts include Columbia, Richmond, and Aiken, as well as a host of magnate schools, charter schools, and private options, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include water sports on the Savannah River, equestrian activities, golf, and the arts. Augusta is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

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-year 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

Pay Range: $15-$20hr

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 background check.

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

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