Veterinary Assistant

veterinarypracticepartners; Bloomingdale (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

4 day work week

Job summary

Pooler Veterinary Hospital in Pooler, GA is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help during examinations, treatments, and surgeries, and ensure animal safety and comfort throughout their stay.

The role offers a 7:15 am-6:00 pm schedule (4-day work week), competitive hourly pay, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, plus an employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Animal handling

Medical record keeping

Disinfection techniques

Tools

Diagnostic equipment usage

Sterilization techniques

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Pooler Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve -medical, dental, vision, retirement-plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
• Continuing Education for our registered veterinary technicians.

Salary: $16-$19/hr. based on skills and experience

Schedule: 7:15 am-6:00 pm Monday- Friday (4 day work week) and rotating on call weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• Must have 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately

About Pooler Veterinary Hospital

Pooler Veterinary Hospital is a family oriented, patient centered, point of veterinary care which brings together dedicated individuals, selflessly pursuing a commitment to uphold the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethical reasoning, in a constant effort to optimize the quality of life available to our patients and employees.

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