Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave

One (1) Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant. In this role, you will assist veterinarians with animal care, manage patient files, and ensure examination rooms are well-stocked and sanitized. The ideal candidate has prior customer service experience, can lift 40 lbs, and is ready to work flexible hours. This position offers various benefits, including a health care plan, retirement matching, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and dependability in veterinary care.
• Compassionate and caring approach with animals and clients.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the care of animals during procedures.
• Communicate with pet owners and update patient files.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with necessary supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is functional.
• Update patient files and educate clients.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Job description

Description

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

Department

General Practice Hospitals

Location

Animal General 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 may include, but are not limited to, and are subject to state limitations: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, anesthesia monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Senior Veterinary Assistant's 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.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• 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.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options).
• 401k Match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave.
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Discounted Veterinary Care.
• Scrub allowance.
• Hands-on and E-training.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students.