Experienced Veterinary Assistant at Alliance Animal Health

Lake Forest, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pet Restraint, Triage, Lab Sample Collection, Diagnostic Imaging, Nursing Care, Medication Administration, Client Communication, Surgical Preparation, Anesthetic Management, Customer Service, Sample Processing, Radiograph Positioning, Anesthesia Monitoring, Self-Starter, Constructive Feedback, Low-Stress Restraint

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Company Description Pet accidents, illnesses, and injuries are all unfortunate and seem to always happen at the worst of times when primary care veterinarians are either closed or too busy to see the pet. For these reasons, we are excited to announce that our new Priority Pet Urgent Care of Watkinsville is now open! We are available for urgent care pet needs 7 days a week, 4pm – 12am midnight. We’re looking to hire the most compassionate, experienced, and qualified veterinary assistants to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided. Our new building and state of the art equipment will provide our teams the space and tools they’ll need to deliver the best in service and medicine for our community! Check us out here: https://prioritypetwatkinsville.com/! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: 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, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications We're Looking For: A minimum of 2 - 3 years professional experience as a veterinary assistant or technician required. Weekend availability required. This is a swing shift position with hours beginning at 4 pm and ending at midnight. A high work ethic and positive attitude team member. Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work. Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner. Strong customer service skills. Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin. Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests. Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs. Experienced in anesthesia and surgical monitoring. A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset. Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency. Additional Information We offer our staff: 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 Assistance Program Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

Responsibilities

The veterinary assistant will be responsible for pet restraint, triage of incoming patients, and management of medical cases. They will also assist in surgical preparation and communicate treatment plans to clients.