Veterinary Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Atlanta is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician / Assistant to join their compassionate team. The role includes a diverse range of responsibilities from patient care to laboratory procedures, all within a supportive and rewarding environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including health insurance, continuing education allowance, and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Flexible Spending Account options

Generous Continuing Education allowance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Restrain patients and obtain samples for laboratory tests.
• Monitor vital signs and care for hospitalized patients.
• Assist veterinarians during procedures and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Patient care

Restraint

Laboratory procedures

Client communication

Teamwork

Job description

Position at Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician / 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.

We strive to create a mixture of hard work, fun, teamwork, and a high 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
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury, and illness visits
• Advocate for patients
• Assist with setting up patient procedures, and surgical instrument and 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 knowledge base 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 :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting first of the month following date of hire
• 401K with company match
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
• Long Term Disability options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Generous Continuing Education allowance with paid CE days off for registered veterinary technicians
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid employee parking

We provide the finest veterinary care in a loving and relaxed environment. We offer high-end medical services of a specialty hospital, including ultrasound, diagnostics, and 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.