Veterinary Assistant: Dental Cleanings & Patient Care

PetVet Care Centers; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Medical Center of Cumming in Cumming, Georgia, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning equipment, restraining and handling patients, and assisting with daily tasks including clerical duties.

You'll join a team delivering compassionate care across a full-service hospital with a culture of care, offering local autonomy with national resources, opportunities for development, and a supportive environment for your professional

Qualifications

• 1 year veterinary experience preferred.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform vaccinations and assist with vaccines.
• Laboratory sample collection.
• Safe animal handling and restraint.
• Obtaining x-rays.
• Running in-house laboratory tests.
• Assisting doctors and technicians with pre-surgical prep.
• Anesthetic monitoring and post-operative care.
• Collecting patient histories, reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.
• Filling medications and explaining instructions to clients at pick up.
• Performing dental cleanings.
• Daily and routine cleaning.
• Performing other tasks and assisting staff as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Medical Center of Cumming in Cumming, Georgia, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning equipment, restraining and handling patients, and assisting with daily tasks including clerical duties.

You'll join a team delivering compassionate care across a full-service hospital with a culture of care, offering local autonomy with national resources, opportunities for development, and a supportive environment for your professional