Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) in Nashville is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and staff in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. You will assist during examinations, restrain animals when needed, help stock exam and surgery rooms, and update patient files while providing friendly client service.

Ideal candidates are dependable, able to multi-task, able to lift up to 40 lbs, and willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior Customer Service Experience.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• On-site presence required to support patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and restrain animals when necessary.
• Stock exam and surgery rooms with supplies and sterilize tools; ensure equipment works.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Location: Branch's Veterinary Clinic - Nashville

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Branch's Veterinary Clinic - Nashville

Description

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

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The 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. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update 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