Veterinary Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, assisting veterinarians, and educating pet owners. We emphasize a supportive community atmosphere while delivering high-quality veterinary services.

Benefits

401K with company match

Complimentary Life Insurance

Paid time off

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

Qualifications

• Experience in the veterinary field is required.
• Must have a passion for helping pets and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Restrain patients for exams and obtain samples.
• Monitor vital signs and administer medications.
• Support veterinarians during visits.

Skills

Patient care

Client education

Restraint techniques

Job description

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Description

Position at Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

Peachtree Hills is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant. We aren't your average Veterinary Hospital, we aim to create a real community within our clinic - among staff, clients, and patients. We want someone who cares not just about animals but about their owners, too.

Description

Position at Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

Peachtree Hills is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant. We aren't your average Veterinary Hospital, we aim to create a real community within our clinic - among staff, clients, and patients. We want someone who cares not just about animals but about their owners, too.

We are a 13-doctor practice located in Buckhead providing preventative, urgent, and emergency care. At Peachtree Hills, we strive to create a mixture of hard work, fun, teamwork, and a quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Restraint - restrain patients for exams, obtaining samples, ultrasound, radiology, etc.
• Obtain samples - blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory tests
• Laboratory procedures - in-house blood chemistry and hematology, complete urinalysis, cytology of skin and ears, snap tests, as well as processing and submitting samples to an outside lab
• Patient care - hospitalized and critically ill patients: monitoring vital signs, administering medications and/or fluids, etc
• Set up and perform radiographs
• Client education - nutrition, pet care, vaccine protocols, preventatives, etc.
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary careduring preventative,injuryand illness visits
• Advocate for patients
• Assist withsetting up patient procedures, and surgicalinstrumentand equipment care.
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical records
• Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
  
  
  

Schedule:

• Three to Four – 10-hour shifts; Monday – Friday
• A consistent schedule with a dedicated day off during the week
• No boarding or grooming
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience in the veterinary field
• Passion for helping pets and their owners
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
• Paid employee parking
  
  
  

Peachtree Hills Animal Hospitalprovides the finest veterinary care in a loving and relaxed environment.We offer the high-end medical services of a specialty hospital including ultrasound,diagnosticsand surgery, but in a smaller and more intimate setting where everyone knows your name. We have 13 doctors on staff, offering specialized and urgent care.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality ofeach partner hospital whileempowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goalsis to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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