PRN Veterinary Assistant - Westside Animal Emergency Clinic

AAVMP; Lithia Springs, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers Westside Animal Emergency Clinic in Lithia Springs, GA is seeking a PRN Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency team. You will support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, maintain clean equipment and kennels, and assist with treatments, imaging, and medications in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, strong client communication, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Proficiency in triaging, IV catheters, blood draws, surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, x-ray positioning, Idexx lab work, safe animal restraint, and euthanasia assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet clients and guide them to examination rooms, record patient weight and vitals.
• Triage patients and assist licensed techs with medications and restraints.
• Calm and soothe anxious animals.
• Assist doctors with medications and patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Triage & IV catheters

Blood draws

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

Post-surgical recovery

X-ray positioning

Idexx in-house lab

Animal restraint

Euthanasia assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Westside Animal Emergency Clinic is currently seeking PRN Veterinary Assistants to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people - providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Westside Animal Emergency Clinic in Lithia Springs, Georgia, is a dedicated emergency veterinary hospital providing after-hours and critical care services. With a highly trained team and a fast-paced environment, they deliver urgent, life-saving care when pets need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Client communications
• Proficient in the following:
  • Triaging, placing IV catheters, and blood draws
  • Surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and post-surgical recovery
  • Proper positioning for x-rays and running in-house lab work on Idexx machines,
  • Safe animal restraint and euthanasia assistance

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Previous ER experience
• ezyVet practice management experience

Schedule: PRN, rotating shifts (no overnights), hospital is open Monday-Friday and weekends

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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