Veterinary Assistant

Hound; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA VetTech

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Winder Animal Hospital in Winder, GA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support our multi-doctor practice. You will restrain, triage, collect samples, run diagnostic imaging, and assist with medical and surgical care while communicating treatment plans to clients.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience, a compassionate, team-focused mindset, and strong communication skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for continued training and growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1 year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Proficient in sample collection, histories, lab tests and radiographs.
• Anesthesia monitoring experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets as needed.
• Triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging.
• Manage and nurse medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Prepare for and assist surgical procedures.
• Assist with anesthetic management.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Sample collection

Histories taking

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Company Description

Winder Animal Hospital has been trusted to care for pets in our community since 1956. Our clients are loyal, and our support team is outgoing, dedicated, trained, and efficient. We are known for our personal attention and trustworthy services. Winder Animal Hospital is a multi-doctor companion animal and AAHA accredited facility in beautiful Winder, GA. We offer wellness care, urgent care, surgery, high speed dentistry, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, orthopedic surgery, and more. 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, 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

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

Pay Range: $16-$19/hr We offer our staff:

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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 pre-employment screening.

*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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