Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal health care seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team in McDonough, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience and embody a friendly attitude. Responsibilities include client interaction, assisting doctors, and maintaining inventory, all while promoting animal welfare. This position offers a competitive hourly rate along with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits for Full Time team

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership

Qualifications

• Experience in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is preferred.
• Ability to safely restrain pets is required.
• Willingness to advance knowledge and skill set.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and their pets.
• Assist doctors with procedures and record keeping.
• Run diagnostic equipment and put away inventory.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Attention to detail

Problem Solving

Self-starter

Education

Minimum of 1-year experience as Veterinary Assistant

Job description

Company Description

At McDonough Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to the well-being of animals and the community we serve. We pledge to serve our clients and advocate for their beloved pets with compassion and respect, while upholding the highest standards of integrity. Through education and transparent communication, we empower pet owners to make informed decisions about their pets' health and well-being in an empathetic manner. Together, we strive to create a community where every animal receives the care and compassion they deserve.

Job Description

Veterinary Assistants play a vital role in our hospital, the foundation of which includes a friendly attitude and a self starting mindset. Some of the daily tasks are interacting with clients and their pets, cleaning, running diagnostic equipment, assisting the doctors, record keeping, and putting away inventory. We are looking for a punctual, friendly, compassionate person to help round out our team.

This position will be cross-trained to help reception, and have rotating kennel hours on some weekends - typically every 4-6 weeks.

The schedule for this position is still being crafted, but will equal around 34 hours per week. General start time is 7:45am and end time is 6-630pm. Wednesday nights until 8pm are required.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to safely and calmly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skill set.

Additional Information

Pay Range: Starting at $14/hour

We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits for Full Time team (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!
• Holiday Pay
• *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 visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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