Veterinary Assistant

Growing Practice in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains! If your passion is veterinary medicine and you are a self-starter that thrives in a team environment, this may be the ideal position for you! Come join our great team of professionals! We are searching for candidates that can provide sensitivity and compassion to our patients and clients, gives wonderful customer service, self-motivated and the ability to work in a team and individually. 1 year of experience in a veterinary medicine environment Must be 18 years or older Able to lift 30 lbs or more Able to stay calm and efficient during medical crisis Exposed to zoonotic diseases, animal bites, and scratches Exceptional communication skills Experience with safe patient restraint X-ray positioning Surgery assistance Current knowledge of client education Assist Veterinarian and staff with appointments, treatments, surgeries, hospital cases, prescription refills, client phone calls, and emergencies. Thorough knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile procedures Perform lab work Assist in making estimates and appointments Knowledge of veterinary medications and terminology Entering patient services into paper lite software Assist with cleaning, stocking the department as needed Update doctor and client on patient status Assist in other departments as needed Replace assistant in procedures as needed Cross training is highly encouraged Must enjoy working with animals and able to care for them even when they are stressed Supports the goals and mission of our facility Must be able to pass background check Must be able to pass drug screening

Benefits Include:

Veterinary Service Benefits Matched 401k Benefits Uniform and Shoe Allowance Paid Time Off Monthly Bonus Monday thru Friday (Closed on Weekends & Holidays)

Flexible Scheduling Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Uniform allowance

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person