Veterinary Assistant - Westside Animal Emergency Clinic

Westside Animal Emergency Inc; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Mental wellbeing support

Job summary

Westside Animal Emergency Clinic in Lithia Springs, GA is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, restraining, and clerical work. The role involves handling emergencies, maintaining records, and assisting in surgery prep and aftercare.

The hospital emphasizes compassionate patient care, client communication, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous ER experience.
• Proficient in IV Catheter placement, Jugular blood draws, Cephalic/saphenous/femoral cat blood draws, patient monitoring, digital x-ray positioning, triaging, proper restraint of dogs & cats, surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and administering injections.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners, record weight and vital signs on arrival.
• Triage patients, perform exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by LVTs.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Maintain hospital equipment, kennels, and facilities; ensure chemical safety.

Skills

ER/ICU experience

IV Catheter placement

Jugular blood draws

Cephalic, saphenous, femoral bloodDraw

Patient monitoring

Digital x-rays positioning

Triaging

Proper restraint of dogs & cats

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

Administering injections

Client communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

V-Tech practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Westside Animal Emergency Clinic

PetVet Care Centers' Westside Animal Emergency Clinic is currently seekingFull-TimeVeterinary Assistants to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Westside Animal Emergency Clinic in Lithia Springs, Georgia, is a dedicated emergency veterinary hospital providing after-hours and critical care services. With a highly trained team and a fast-paced environment, they deliver urgent, life-saving care when pets need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous ER experience
• Proficient in the following:
  • IV Catheter placement
  • Jugular blood draws
  • Cephalic, saphenous, femoral (cats) blood draws
  • Patient monitoring (ICU/Post-Surgical), Hospitalized)
  • Taking/positioning for digital x-rays
  • Triaging
  • Proper restraint of dogs & cats
  • Surgical prep
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Administering injections- IV, IM, SQ
• Client communications
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• V-Tech practice management software
• ER/ICU/Critical Care experience

Schedule

Full-Time, rotating shifts (no overnights), open Monday-Friday and weekends

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

Why Consider Our Lithia Springs Hospital?

At Westside Animal Emergency Clinic, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Westside Animal Emergency Clinic, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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