Veterinary Assistant

iHire; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

A well-established veterinary clinic in Roswell, GA, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support daily operations. Responsibilities include patient triage, administering medications, and assisting with surgical procedures. Applicants should be compassionate, calm, and strong communicators, with at least one year of experience preferred. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, and career development opportunities. This position represents a chance to grow in a supportive and progressive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sample collection, processing laboratory tests, and performing radiographs is a plus.
• Ability to restrain pets effectively and provide care for hospitalized cases.
• Self-starter with a willingness to enhance skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and manage care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and assist in surgical preparations.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Overview

Holcomb Bridge Animal Hospital has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for their opening. Holcomb Bridge Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive fast-paced 2 doctor small animal general practice located in Roswell, GA. We offer services to provide comprehensive care including preventative care, surgery, urgent care, dentistry, internal medicine, in-house diagnostics/laboratory, digital full-body and dental radiology, medical and/or vacation boarding. We are proud to be serving the Roswell community for well over 39 years and we are an AAHA affiliated hospital. Roswell’s proximity to Atlanta allows easy access to city dining and entertainment; the area offers parks, museums, local restaurants, shops, and family-friendly activities. To learn more about us, click here.

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
• 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 master your current role or grow into the 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 Assistant with 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, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset

Additional Information

• 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 (e.g. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses)
• 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 vs part time status