Veterinary Assistant

iHire; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Columbus, GA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant. The role involves assisting veterinarians, performing diagnostics, and ensuring patient care in a modern facility. Join a passionate team dedicated to pet health and wellness.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Assist Technicians and Veterinarians with patients.
• Perform diagnostics and simple procedures.
• Prepare and monitor surgical patients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Veterinarian Technicians and veterinarians.
• Ensure proper care of hospitalized and boarded patients.
• Clean and sanitize areas as needed.

Skills

Team Player

Calm Under Pressure

Strong Work Ethic

Multitasking

Love for Animals

Job description

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Full-time Veterinary Assistant Position at Midland Animal Hospital, Midland Georgia

• Great pay and benefits, drama-free work environment, where your work matters and is appreciated
• Work in a new, state-of-the-art facility serving a rapidly growing clientele.
• Join an experienced team where you will apply all the skills you learned
  
  

Our Veterinary Assistants play a critical role in the continued success of this practice collaborating closely with our Veterinarian Technicians and veterinarians overseeing care of our patients from clinic visits, surgeries, and emergencies. Midland Animal Hospital is a general practice hospital and privately owned.

The dedicated team, led by Drs. Tatum, Spence, and Lewis are passionate about providing the best possible care for pets and their owners in the Midland, Columbus, Phenix City and surrounding areas. Pet health, wellness and quality of life are our focal point the moment you walk through our doors. Our patient/client-centered exams rooms, modern surgical suite and in-house laboratory testing provide exceptional care for all stages of a pet’s life journey.

Ansley Skinner joined the Midland Animal Hospital team in 2018. “Working with this talented and dedicated team is a rewarding experience. Each day is a new learning opportunity in this fascinating field of veterinary medicine. The variety of procedures we perform to maintain the health and quality of life of our patients means every day is different as we strive to meet the needs of both our clients and their pets.”

Essential Skills

• Assist Technicians and Veterinarians with patients in rooms using proper restraint.
• Perform diagnostics and simple procedures (radiographs, laser therapy, cytology, dental prophylaxis, venipuncture and fecal samples)
• Prepare, monitor and recover surgical patients.
• Ensure proper care of hospitalized and boarded patients.
• Clean and sanitize areas as needed throughout the day and each evening at closing.
• Discuss discharge instructions with owners.
• Perform bathing and grooming.
• Restock rooms and treatment areas.
  
  

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual eager to build a career in animal health care. We need a team player, someone calm under pressure, with a strong work ethic, an ability to multitask and a love for animals.

• Competitive starting salary from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour with opportunities for growth and continued learning
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health insurance, 401(k) retirement plan (with employer contribution), paid time off, employee discounts on all your pet needs.
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $30,000 - $40,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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