Veterinary Assistant

American Animal Hospital Association, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a veterinary facility focused on providing exceptional care for pets. As an Experienced Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our medical team and ensuring the well-being of our patients. This position involves a variety of responsibilities, from assisting in surgeries to maintaining client communication. We value teamwork and strive to create a supportive environment where everyone can grow. If you have a passion for animal care and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience in a veterinary environment.
• Proficient in dental procedures and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinic care and client communication.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.

Skills

Dentistry

Anesthesia Monitoring

IV Catheter Placement

Blood Draws

Radiography

Veterinary Pharmacology

Drug Calculations

Metric Conversions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Kennesaw Mountain Veterinary Services is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 2500 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite A-4,Kennesaw, GA 30152

Compensation: $16 - $22

Shifts: Staff schedule is full time, working 4 week days with a rotation of weekends and holidays.

Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 5:30 pm

Rotating Saturday shifts from 8-12

We are currently seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant (non-credentialed veterinary technician) that has at least 2 years of clinical experience. Must be proficient in performing dentals, monitoring anesthesia, IV catheter placement, blood draws. Must have knowledge of radiography and veterinary pharmacology as well as experience with drug calculations and be able to perform metric conversions.

We offer many services at our hospital. We are able to do orthopedic surgeries and have a water treadmill and laser therapy to offer to our patients. We also offer ultrasound.

We utilize our Veterinary Assistants to the fullest. We are in the process of subscribing to power scheduling to allow our Veterinary Assistants to apply all of their skill set to support our doctors and veterinary technicians.

Our mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. We provide friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your pet, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. One goal we are currently working on as a hospital is AAHA accredidation.

We are a close-knit group who strives to work in a team focused leadership. Everyone matters. We strive for everyone in our team to grow within our organization by building skill sets and enhancing opportunities within our clinic, such as animal physical therapy and rehabilitation. We like to promote from within. Do you want to join our team?

Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
  environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
  proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.