Experienced Veterinary Assistant Jobs

Company Description

McDonough Animal Hospital is a well-established, fast paced 3 doctor mixed animal practice located in McDonough, GA. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, and Medical or Vacation Boarding.

McDonough Animal Hospital is in a suburb 40 minutes south of Atlanta. Our location is ideal for someone looking for a rural setting, but close enough to amenities such as restaurants and shopping or big city life of Atlanta without the city life headaches. McDonough, GA is just off interstate 75, making access to surrounding areas quick and easy. We sit about 3-4 hours from the nearest beach and from the North Georgia mountains, so a weekend getaway to either is attainable!

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience required

The schedule is as follows:

Monday 9 am-6 pm

Tuesday 7:50 am - 6 pm

Wednesday OFF

Thursday 7:50 am - 5 pm

Friday 7:50 am - 6 pm

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• • Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Development Opportunities

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin