Veterinary Assistant

Culbreth-Carr-Watson-Animal-Clinic; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic in Rome, GA seeks a Veterinary Assistant with Reception cross-training to join our fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. The role combines animal care duties, client communication, and front-d desk responsibilities in a small-animal hospital environment.

We offer a supportive team, cross-training opportunities, and a range of staff benefits. Part-time position with hourly pay between $14 and $16, with potential for growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team-oriented, able to multitask, and a strong communicator.
• Must be able to safely and properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• Willing to cross-train in Reception, including greeting clients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, processing payments, and delivering exceptional customer service both in person and over the phone.
• Self-starter with a desire to continually expand your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Combine Veterinary Assistant and Reception duties: restrain pets, triage patients, collect histories, and process lab samples.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, nursing care for hospitalized patients, medications, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Prepare for and assist with surgery, monitor anesthesia, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Greet clients, answer multi-line phones, schedule appointments, process payments, and communicate treatment plans with professionalism.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to patients and families in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Communication

Multitasking

Pet Restraint

Lab Skills

Tools

Radiography

Medical History Collection

Job description

• Compensation: USD 14.00 - USD 16.00 - hourly

Company Description

This position includes cross-training in Reception, providing the opportunity to develop additional skills while supporting our team as needed.

Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced, multi-doctor, primarily small animal practice located in Rome GA. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, and more.

Culbreth Carr Watson Animal Clinic hospital is located in Rome, GA which is just a 1-hour commute to Atlanta. Floyd County public schools are exceptional, making it an ideal area to raise a family. We also have 4 colleges (2 private, 2 state) to encourage furthering one's education. We have all manners of outdoor sports: hiking, mountain-biking, horseback riding, river sports, backpacking, camping. If you love the outdoors, Rome is for you!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

This position combines both Veterinary Assistant and Reception responsibilities, including safely restraining pets, triaging incoming patients, obtaining medical histories, collecting and processing laboratory samples, assisting with diagnostic imaging, providing nursing care for hospitalized patients, administering medications, preparing for and assisting with surgery, and monitoring anesthesia. Team members will also greet clients, answer multi-line phones, schedule appointments, process payments, maintain accurate medical records, and communicate treatment plans, estimates, and discharge instructions with professionalism and compassion. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, delivers exceptional customer service, and works collaboratively to provide outstanding care for both patients and their families.

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

Whether you're looking to become an expert in your current role or grow into your next career opportunity, you'll have access to a variety of virtual, hands-on, and interactive training opportunities designed to support your continued professional development.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team-oriented, able to multitask, and a strong communicator.
• Must be able to safely and properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• Willing to cross-train in Reception, including greeting clients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, processing payments, and delivering exceptional customer service both in person and over the phone.
• Self-starter with a desire to continually expand your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Job Type: Part-time

Pay Range: $14 - $16 per hour

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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