Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and e-training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Acworth is seeking a Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant. The ideal candidate will assist veterinarians in patient care, manage various responsibilities, and demonstrate strong professionalism and communication skills. This role includes flexible hours and offers benefits such as a 401k match and discounted veterinary care. If you are passionate about animal care and capable of working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism and dependability in a veterinary environment.
• Energetic with excellent work ethic and social skills.
• Can lift 40 lbs and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with animal care and examinations.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the clinical area.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Customer Service Experience

Job description

Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Acworth Animal Hospital

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast‑paced, multi‑doctor animal hospital.

The Senior Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Senior Veterinary Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools, and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to, and are subject to state limitations: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Senior Veterinary Assistant also communicates with clients (pet owners) and updates patient files.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi‑task in a hands‑on environment
• Energetic people‑and‑pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self‑starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• This position requires regular on‑site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in‑person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time‑sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well‑being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Benefits

• 401k Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands‑on and e‑training
• Professional growth opportunities