Veterinary Assistant at Alliance Animal Health

McDonough, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

14.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Interaction, Cleaning, Diagnostic Equipment Operation, Doctor Assistance, Record Keeping, Inventory Management, Cross-training, Kennel Care, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Pet Restraint, Sample Collection, Medical History Taking, Laboratory Test Processing, Anesthesia Monitoring

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Company Description At McDonough Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to the well-being of animals and the community we serve. We pledge to serve our clients and advocate for their beloved pets with compassion and respect, while upholding the highest standards of integrity. Through education and transparent communication, we empower pet owners to make informed decisions about their pets' health and well-being in an empathetic manner. Together, we strive to create a community where every animal receives the care and compassion they deserve. Job Description We are a busy 3-doctor hospital that operates Monday through Friday. Our team is small and values integrity, compassion and teamwork, and we are looking for someone who holds a similar moral compass. Together, the doctors and support team are dedicated to the well being of pets and the people who care for them by using clear communication skills to educate and discuss best practices and outcomes in an approachable way. Veterinary Assistants play a vital role in our hospital, the foundation of which includes a friendly attitude and a self starting mindset. Some of the daily tasks are interacting with clients and their pets, cleaning, running diagnostic equipment, assisting the doctors, record keeping, and putting away inventory. We are looking for a punctual, friendly, compassionate person to help round out our team. This position will be cross-trained to help reception, and have rotating kennel hours on some weekends - typically every 4-6 weeks. The schedule for this position is still being crafted, but will equal around 20 hours per week. General start time is 7:45am and end time is 6-630pm. Wednesday nights until 8pm are required. There is a potential for this position to grow into full-time, and there is availability to pick up shifts due to team illness or PTO. Qualifications 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 safely and calmly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring. Attention to detail and problem solving skills Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skill set. Additional Information Pay Range: Starting at $14/hour We offer: Comprehensive Benefits for Full Time team (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! Holiday Pay *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/. #SS2

Responsibilities

Veterinary Assistants are responsible for daily tasks including client and pet interaction, maintaining cleanliness, operating diagnostic equipment, assisting veterinarians, managing records, and handling inventory. This role also involves cross-training for reception duties and rotating kennel shifts, including some weekends.