Veterinary Assistant — Growth & Comprehensive Benefits

Alliance Animal Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k & matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Island Veterinary Clinic in Savannah, GA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. The role involves pet restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients, medication administration, and assisting with surgical preparation and anesthesia monitoring.

We value a calm, team-oriented caregiver who can communicate treatment plans effectively with clients and continue to grow their knowledge and skills through ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 year preferred for Veterinary Assistant role.
• Must be compassionate, calm, a team player, a multitasker and a strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficiency in sample collection, medical histories, lab tests, radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets, triage incoming patients, collect and analyze lab samples, perform diagnostic imaging, and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans with clients; assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• Must withstand odors/noises and exposure to bites, scratches, waste, and contagious diseases.
• Offer training and development opportunities through virtual and hands-on programs.

Skills

Pet restraint

Medical sample collection

Client communication

Teamwork

Job description

Island Veterinary Clinic in Savannah, GA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. The role involves pet restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients, medication administration, and assisting with surgical preparation and anesthesia monitoring.

We value a calm, team-oriented caregiver who can communicate treatment plans effectively with clients and continue to grow their knowledge and skills through ongoing training