Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mixed animal practice in Cumming, GA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care for a variety of patients, including cats, dogs, and farm animals. The successful candidate will support veterinarians, assist with procedures, and ensure a high standard of care, all while working in a supportive team environment that emphasizes professional growth.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Educational assistance for Vet Tech programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and veterinary technicians with surgical procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples.
• Communicate with clients regarding patient updates.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Judgment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sawnee Animal Clinic is a growing practice in a growing community! We are always welcoming new clients to our practice. We strive to provide the best possible care to our clients and our patients, and have been doing so since the hospital opened in 1996. We are a mixed animal practice providing care to not only cats and dogs, but farm animals, small mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Our services include wellness and illness exams, general surgery, dental care, and diagnostics. We also have state of the art equipment such as digital radiology, dental radiology, and cold laser therapy.

Our hospital is conveniently located close to Atlanta as well as the North GA mountains. If you believe that you would like to join our compassionate and positive team, please apply today!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
• Cross training to other departements within the hospital

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including weekend and holiday availability
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay range of $14.00-$20.00/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).