Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Saint Francis Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant for its progressive, fast-paced, five-doctor small animal practice in Augusta, Georgia. The hospital provides preventive and wellness care, holistic medicine, emergency and critical care during normal business hours, general and emergency surgery, diagnostic imaging, dental services, ultrasound, in-house laboratory and pharmacy services, and therapeutic laser treatment. Veterinary assistants work as part of the treatment team alongside a dedicated doctor. The role includes assisting with patient care, diagnostics, treatment, and surgery, as well as communicating treatment plans to clients. The position requires the ability to work around unpleasant odors and noises and may involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. The hospital offers virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development for employees who want to advance their skills or careers. The hospital is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The team does not have on-call shifts or overnight hours. Pay is listed as $15–$20 per hour.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience is preferred.
- Be compassionate, calm, a team player, able to multitask, and a strong communicator.
- Be able to properly restrain pets.
- Have a self-starter attitude and a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Restrain pets.
- 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, vision, and liability coverage.
- 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.
- Additional benefits may include 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
