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Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$32,434 / year median in Georgia
+30% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital Douglasville, GA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Patient comfort Customer communication Teamwork Animal hospital experience Vital signs In-person customer service Patient service Attention to detail Organizational skills Clean workspace maintenance Full Job Description Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is helpful, hardworking and committed to giving pets in your care the best of the best? If you answered "yes" to these qualifiers, then you just might be the purrfect person for us! About Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital Since 1979, Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital has served Douglas County pets and their people with kindness and dedication. We are an establishment who thrives by delivering "Quality Care with Compassion" in all levels of our business, and the cats and dogs of Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital always feel welcomed whenever they walk through our doors. Our veterinarians are committed to delivering on the quality care promise and motivate and inspire the rest of the pet professionals on board to do the same. As a Veterinary Assistant, You Can Expect To… Work closely with our clients and their pets Assist veterinarians with physical examinations of pets Assist during surgical and dental procedures Assist technicians on day-to-day tasks Monitor vital signs of hospitalized pets Perform routine in-house laboratory work In Order to Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need To… Be a self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team Possess excellent communication skills, both with coworkers and clients Be committed to delivering superior customer service to all patients and their people Possess strong organizational skills Consistently provide a clean and comfortable space for all patients
Important Job Requirements Include:
Part-time or full-time hours Ability to work 9-10 hour shifts, Monday-Friday Weekend shifts 2+ years of experience at a veterinary practice How You Can Expect to Be Compensated in This Role Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital offers exciting benefits for their full-time employees.Some of which include:
Competitive Salary Insurance Options Paid Time Off Veterinary Services at a Reduced Rate--so we can help out your pets, too! If you'd like to learn more about who we are and what we do, find us on the web at douglasoaksanimalhospital.com. Think you're the one who can fill this role? Reach out to us with your resume and cover letter and a brief reason why you should be the next Veterinary Assistant at Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital.Please note:
Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital is both a drug-free workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer; a background check/drug screen will be required of the successful candidate. This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative Hours per week: 20-40Work Remotely No Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$16.00 - $20.00 per hourBenefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Ability toCommute:
Douglasville, GA 30135 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Douglasville, GA 30135: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements