Veterinary Assistant

Company Description

The Ark Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced, multi-doctor general practice located in Hiram, Ga. Our mission is to provide the best in veterinary care and services needed to keep your loyal companion happy and healthy. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, Emergency & Critical Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Digital X-Ray, Dental Procedures, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming & more.

Hiram, GA is part of Paulding County, GA, one of the fastest growing counties in the county. Just a short drive NW of Atlanta, this rural town blends the best of the past, present, and future. The mix includes quaint, historic downtown shops to a wide array of nationally recognized retailers. The city sits on a beautiful natural landscape where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy never-ending adventures, while the city also offers exceptional parks and recreational facilities for families to enjoy. The recently renovated Ben Hill Strickland Memorial Park can accommodate up to 500 guests and hosts many concerts, festivals, fireworks displays and other events!

Quality of life is second to none in Hiram. Bring your family and join us for a day, a weekend, or a lifetime! Hiram really does have it all.

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Job Description

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:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.

• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator

• Must be able to properly restrain pets.

• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!

• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
• Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.+ Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.+ The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.+ Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.+ Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees

• Paid Bereavement Program

• Paid Parental Leave Program

• Competitive Compensation

• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster

• Career Development Opportunities

• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!

• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

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