Veterinary Assistant at Cat Care of Vinings

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary services is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will assist veterinarians with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and educate clients on veterinary procedures. This position offers a dynamic work environment where teamwork and communication are key to ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction. With a focus on feline healthcare, you will contribute to a practice that values compassion and excellence. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams and surgeries.
• Monitor vital signs and administer medications.
• Educate clients regarding veterinary care.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication Skills

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Veterinary Assistant at Cat Care of Vinings

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Practice

Cat Care of Vinings opened its doors in 2006 with a vision to provide top-quality feline healthcare. Cat Care of vinings is a feline-only, AAHA accredited, AAFP Cat Friendly Practice that serves the Vinings, Smyrna, and North West Atlanta communities.

Practice

Cat Care of Vinings opened its doors in 2006 with a vision to provide top-quality feline healthcare. Cat Care of vinings is a feline-only, AAHA accredited, AAFP Cat Friendly Practice that serves the Vinings, Smyrna, and North West Atlanta communities.

We offer extensive wellness care, as well as comprehensive care for chronically ill patients, full digital radiography, echocardiography, ultrasound imaging (as well as US guided biopsies and aspirates), top of the line in-house laboratory diagnostics and gold standard oral health care (oral assessments, digital dental rads, FME, etc) and medical grooming procedures.

More About The Role

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range: USD $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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