Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Fairview Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, small animal practice located in Ellenwood, Georgia. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, High Speed Dentistry, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, and Vacation Boarding. The proximity to the city allows for easy commute to trendy restaurants, sporting events, and a diverse nightlife. Henry County public schools strive to empower young leaders, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include museums, theatre, theme parks, and several state parks great for hiking. Georgia is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.
Requirements
- 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.
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
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
- Anesthetic management
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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