Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Winder Animal Hospital is a multi-doctor companion animal and AAHA-accredited facility in Winder, Georgia, serving the community since 1956. The hospital provides wellness and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory services, orthopedic surgery, and more. The Veterinary Assistant supports patient care through restraint, triage, sample collection and laboratory analysis, diagnostic imaging, nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases, medication administration, client communication about treatment plans, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. The role involves exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, as well as potential bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases. The hospital offers virtual and hands-on training and continuing development opportunities.
Requirements
- At least one year of Veterinary Assistant experience is preferred.
- Compassionate, calm, and able to work as a team player.
- Able to multitask and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Restrain pets appropriately.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Liability insurance.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Life and supplemental insurance.
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Other benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
