Veterinary Assistant

Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join their community-oriented team. You will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care, assisting veterinarians, and ensuring the well-being of pets and their owners in a supportive environment. Our team enjoys a quality lifestyle with flexible shifts and rich benefits aimed at creating a fulfilling career in veterinary care.

Benefits

Short Term Disability paid for by employer

Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000

401K with company match

Flexible Spending Account options

Paid time off inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Experience in the veterinary field is essential.
• Passion for supporting pets and their owners.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for helping pets and their owners

Experience in the veterinary field

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. 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
• 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 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 Hospital provides the finest veterinary care in a loving and relaxed environment. We offer the 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.

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