Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group•Acworth, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Our hospital is seeking a Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Senior Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Senior Veterinary Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to, and are subject to state limitations: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Senior Veterinary Assistant's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files. Ideal Candidate Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills Be compassionate/caring Willing to work flexible hours including weekends Can work individually, as well as on a team Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Requirements

Prior Customer Service Experience
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
Be compassionate/caring
Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
Can work individually, as well as on a team
Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role.
Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff.