Veterinary Assistant

Full Time
Atlanta, GA 30318
Posted
Job description
About This Location:
The Ark Animal Hospital is located in Atlanta, Georgia and has been serving the community since 2011. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to companion animals. We proudly welcome patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care along with 24/7 emergency treatment cases. Throughout the years, we have committed ourselves to providing residents and pet owners throughout Atlanta, Midtown, and the surrounding areas with the best animal care possible. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

Overview:
The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians in the care of animals, the hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery. Assistants will help maintain a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. The Veterinary Assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible for advocating for the patient as well as education of the clients.
  • Assist doctors and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, and pro-actively set up any equipment and or tools to be used for a patient
  • Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
  • Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner during examinations and procedures
  • Obtain accurate vital signs on patients
  • Document any changes of a pet’s condition and vital signs appropriately in medical records and notify doctor or veterinary technicians of any unusual medical or behavioral problems
  • Communication with all aspects of the medical team from the front Customer Service Staff to the Kennel Technicians
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital including kennels and runs, treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgery suite
  • Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
  • Communicate with clients per hospital policy in a compassionate and professional way on either the status of their pet, or any questions they may have
  • Perform other duties as assigned by doctors, receptionists, and veterinary technicians to assist in the smooth flow of the daily operation of the hospital
Responsibilities / Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED certificate
  • Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
  • Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
  • Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations
  • Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment
  • Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required
  • Must be dependable, demonstrate strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits:

  • Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/hour based on experience

Benefits


Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered.


YOUR HEALTH - COVERED.

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7


YOUR FAMILY - COVERED.

  • Caring for Elderly Family
  • Returning to Work After a Baby
  • Divorce
  • Moving to a New Community
  • Grieving for a Lost Loved One
  • Military Family Matters
  • Job Relocation
  • Buying or Selling a Home


YOUR FINANCES - COVERED.

  • Sign-on Bonuses
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Budgeting and Financial Guidance
  • Teammate Referral Program
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Retirement Planning
  • Will and Testament Planning
  • Tax Issues
  • Identify Theft Recovery
  • Legal Counseling
  • Teammate Assistance Program


About Southern Veterinary Partners

SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country.


Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” (2021).


You + SVP | Amazing Together
Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today.

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