Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Flexible Hours

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The position requires weekend availability, basic math for dosages, and solid communication skills to ensure patient safety. Prior veterinary experience is preferred and physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds is needed.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion in high-stress situations while keeping patients calm and clients informed.
• Strong collaboration with veterinarians and team members; timely feedback and action.
• Clear communication of instructions to clients and teammates for safe patient care.
• Active listening to follow veterinarians; anticipate needs from prior experience and feedback.
• Organized handling of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions and workflow across multiple cases.
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction through professional interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery as needed.
• Take histories, vitals and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.
• Prep patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Collect and process samples; perform in-house lab work and prepare specimens for external labs.
• Take, develop and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams as required.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines and treatments per veterinarian instructions.
• Clean and restock exam rooms and equipment; support a clean public area and labs.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients and care with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team about client discussions and patient plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The position requires weekend availability, basic math for dosages, and solid communication skills to ensure patient safety. Prior veterinary experience is preferred and physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds is needed.