Veterinary Assistant: Surgical & Imaging Support

Island Veterinary Clinic; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Island Veterinary Clinic in Savannah, GA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support triage, restraint, sample collection, and imaging for companion animals. You will assist in medical and hospitalized care, administer medications, and communicate treatment plans to clients.

The role involves surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and a commitment to compassionate care. Training and growth opportunities are available at our community-focused practice.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Job description

Island Veterinary Clinic in Savannah, GA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support triage, restraint, sample collection, and imaging for companion animals. You will assist in medical and hospitalized care, administer medications, and communicate treatment plans to clients.

The role involves surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and a commitment to compassionate care. Training and growth opportunities are available at our community-focused practice.