Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal health practice in Griffin, Georgia is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. Responsibilities include patient triage, surgical assistance, and effective client communication. The role offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment, along with a comprehensive benefits package that underscores their commitment to staff well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k & matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, processing laboratory tests, and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and manage medical cases.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthetic management.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

Company Description

North Griffin Animal Hospital is a family-owned small animal practice in Griffin, Georgia, just 30 minutes south of Atlanta. Our goal is to keep pets happy and healthy through high-quality care and diagnostic services. We provide quality, affordable care through a hard-working and dedicated team. Our practice has been consistently voted as the Best Vet Office in Griffin, and we work hard to maintain this standard. Our team has nearly 30 years of experience with veterinary medicine.

Our facility provides preventative and wellness care, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, and more. Our complete wellness packages include vaccinations, check-ups, and heartworm prevention. Whether clients are in need of routine procedures or more serious operations, we perform a wide range of surgeries in-house including spays, neuters, oral, and soft tissue surgery. Our team is proud to offer the latest medicine including blood work, radiology, EKGs, disease testing, and more.

Griffin is a pleasant suburb in the Atlanta metro area. The city has been the site of many film productions and locations. Enjoy Griffin’s historic downtown that combines antique shops with modern stores and dining. This charming town is overflowing with leisure sports, live entertainment, and annual festivals. Griffin gives residents the opportunity to enjoy a close-knit community while easily accessing Atlanta’s big-city amenities. Downtown is just thirty minutes away where you can enjoy professional sports, world-class dining, and concerts.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visithttps://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.