Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Job summary

North Griffin Animal Hospital in Griffin, Georgia, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a family-owned practice with nearly 30 years of experience. The role covers triage, lab work, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and supportive care in a fast-paced small animal setting.

Responsibilities include patient restraint, sample collection, diagnostic imaging, administering medications, and clear communication with clients about treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Veterinary Assistant 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, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to continue to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administration of medications and communication of treatment plans with clients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Proper Restraint

Sample Collection

Medical Histories

Radiographs

Anesthesia Monitoring

Self-starter

Job 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. Downton is just thirty minutes away where you can enjoy professional sports, world-class dining, and concerts.

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

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 2-years 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

Pay Range:$16-$17/hr

We offer our staff:

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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.

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