Veterinary Assistant

Company Description

At Coweta Animal Hospital we offer a range of veterinary services, including, but not limited to physical examinations, spay/neutering, vaccinations, dental care, surgical care, digital radiology, heartworm prevention, and flea and tick control. We have great support staff that continue to offer the best care for your pets and provide high-quality health care with integrity and compassion. Our hospital is open Mondays - Fridays, 7:30am-5pm.

With seven districts on the National Register of Historic Places, Newnan-Coweta is a great place for history buffs. Enjoy biking trails, walking trails, and water activities such as kayaking, canoeing and rafting. Newnan-Coweta is also known for its fishing, camping, sight-seeing, and shopping. There is always something to do in this beautiful city.

To learn more about us, click Coweta Animal Hospital!

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.

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.

• Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.