Veterinary Assistant Furkids Animal Rescues and Shelter - 3.1 Cumming, GA Job Details Full-time $20 - $27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Vascular access Surgery assistance Veterinary surgical assistance experience Teamwork Preoperative patient preparation Peripheral intravenous cannulation Animal catheterization Collecting samples for laboratory testing Anesthesiology Dog handling Veterinary anesthesia monitoring Patient monitoring during surgery Stocking Full Job Description
ABOUT FURKIDS
Founded in 2002, Furkids has grown into the largest no-kill, cage-free animal sheltering organization in the Southeastern United States. Furkids operates a Cat Shelter, a Dog Shelter, and an on-site medical center at our headquarters in Cumming, GA, providing full veterinary care to thousands of homeless cats and dogs each year through adoption, foster, and rescue programs.
POSITION SUMMARY
If you have a positive attitude, are a self-starter, love a teamwork culture, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for shelter medicine, we would love to speak with you. Furkids is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our medical team at our headquarters in Cumming, GA. A successful candidate will be comfortable with core veterinary assistant skills, be solutions-focused, and be passionate about the animals we serve.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical & Surgical Support Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture Assist with anesthesia induction, maintenance, and monitoring Prepare patients and surgical suite for procedures Assist veterinarians during surgical and medical procedures Patient Care & Shelter Medicine Provide daily medical care and monitoring for shelter animals Support the medical team in a fast-paced, high-volume shelter environment Maintain accurate and timely medical records Team & Facility Support Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and shelter staff Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked medical treatment area Provide some weekend and holiday coverage as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Veterinary Assistant experience: 2-4 years (Required) Comfortable with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia induction/maintenance/monitoring, and surgical prep Upbeat, positive, solutions-focused attitude Strong teamwork and communication skills Work authorization: United States (Required)
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with experience Health Insurance Dental Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off To apply, please send resume and cover letter to .
Pay:
$20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plans
Other Retirement and Savings
Health Insurance
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