Veterinary Assistant Jobs

Powers Ferry Animal Hospital is currently hiring for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to provide high-quality pet care for our clinic in the Atlanta, GA area. This entry-level position earns a competitive wage of up to $15 - $20/hour, depending on experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our uplifting, supportive culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Yearly bonuses
• Discounted vet care
• Full health insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Retirement plan with a 3% match
• Paid holidays

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time entry-level position typically works 12-hour shifts, 4 days a week with rotating Saturdays.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you are excited to come to the clinic and make a difference in the lives of animals and their families. You are a compassionate person with a friendly bedside manner who can comfort our pet patients and reassure our human clients. Using your strong communication skills, you ask our clients effective questions that help you diagnose and treat their pets' conditions.

You diligently check each animal's vitals as well as collect patient samples, such as blood, urine, fecal, and ear swabs. Safety is your number one priority for both you and the patient, so you take your time and properly restrain animals as needed. Working closely with your team leader and the veterinarians, you complete duties as assigned and fill prescriptions as instructed. You feel fulfilled by providing top-rate care that makes pets – and their owners – feel better!

About Powers Ferry Animal Hospital

Our dedicated team at Powers Ferry Animal Hospital ensures that every pet that comes through our doors is treated and cared for as if it were our own. In the heart of Sandy Springs, our full-service, privately owned practice provides high-quality, informed, and compassionate medical care to furry friends of all shapes and sizes. We offer a wide variety of comprehensive animal health services, such as in-house lab work, ultrasounds, cold laser treatments, and acupuncture. Additionally, we provide resources to pet owners so they can maintain quality pet care at home.

We see our clinic as a place of healing, warmth, and goodwill, and we need a team of passionate, caring people to keep it that way. We truly value our employees and want to invest in them and their success. Our clinic could not perform the services we do without our employees, and we show our appreciation with great pay, awesome benefits, and a friendly, supportive work environment.

OUR IDEAL VETERINARY ASSISTANT

• Collaborative - works efficiently alongside a team
• Adaptable - thrives in fast-paced environments
• Effective communicator - excellent communication skills
• Attentive - pays extremely close attention to details

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this amazing entry-level opportunity!

Requirements

• Experience working with animals
• Some college education

At least one year of experience working with animals would be preferred but is not required for this entry-level position. Veterinary technician certification would be a bonus. If you meet the above requirements, we need your assistance at our compassionate animal hospital. Apply today to join our team!

Location: 30339

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