Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On Care & Growth

Fairview Animal Hospital; Ellenwood (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k & matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid bereavement program

Paid parental leave program

Competitive compensation

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement for AVMA program

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Fairview Animal Hospital in Ellenwood, Georgia, is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our collaborative small‑animal team. You will support doctors through the patient-care process, assist with intake, restraining, lab work, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication.

We value compassionate, patient-focused team players who can multitask in a busy hospital. One year veterinary experience preferred; full‑time, Monday–Friday; pay range $14–$18/hour plus benefits

Qualifications

• Compassionate, calm, patient-focused
• Dependable team player and strong communicator
• Comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital
• Confident with safe and appropriate pet restraint
• Able to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Eager to continue developing veterinary knowledge and skills

Responsibilities

• Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats
• Assisting with patient intake and triage
• Obtaining and documenting medical histories
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging and radiographs
• Providing nursing care for hospitalized patients
• Administering medications as directed
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures
• Supporting anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Communicating treatment plans and recommendations to clients
• Maintaining clean, organized treatment areas

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Strong communicator

Calm under pressure

Multitask

Initiative

Client communication

Job description

Fairview Animal Hospital in Ellenwood, Georgia, is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our collaborative small‑animal team. You will support doctors through the patient-care process, assist with intake, restraining, lab work, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication.

We value compassionate, patient-focused team players who can multitask in a busy hospital. One year veterinary experience preferred; full‑time, Monday–Friday; pay range $14–$18/hour plus benefits