Veterinary Assistant

Winder Animal Hospital Inc; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

Vision, liability, 401k & 401K match

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA & FSA

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Referral Bonus

Background check

Equal opportunity statement

Job summary

Winder Animal Hospital Inc in Winder, GA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience. You will triage and care for patients, perform lab work, imaging, and anesthesia monitoring, and communicate treatment plans clearly with clients.

This role offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for hands-on training and career development, and a supportive team in a AAHA-accredited facility.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets and communicate with clients.
• Proficiency in sample collection, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management; administer medications.
• Effectively communicate treatment plans with clients and support staff.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

1 year veterinary assistant experience preferred

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

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

• 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

• 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 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/.