Veterinary Assistant - Surgery, Imaging & Caring

Alliance Animal Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid bereavement

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement for AVMA program

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Fairview Animal Hospital in Ellenwood, GA, just south of Atlanta, is seeking a veterinary assistant to join a collaborative team. You will assist doctors with a range of patient-care duties, including intake, restraint, nursing care, imaging, and anesthesia support.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, ongoing skill development, and clear client communication in a busy hospital setting. This is a full-time position with weekend-coverage considerations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of veterinary experience preferred.
• Experience with restraint, sample collection, and medical histories is a plus.
• Familiarity with lab work, radiographs, surgical assistance or anesthesia monitoring is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats.
• Assist with patient intake and triage.
• Obtain and document medical histories.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Support anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Keep treatment and patient-care areas clean and organized.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal restraint

Sample collection

Medical histories

Laboratory testing

Radiographs

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Fairview Animal Hospital in Ellenwood, GA, just south of Atlanta, is seeking a veterinary assistant to join a collaborative team. You will assist doctors with a range of patient-care duties, including intake, restraint, nursing care, imaging, and anesthesia support.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, ongoing skill development, and clear client communication in a busy hospital setting. This is a full-time position with weekend-coverage considerations.