Veterinary Assistant

Company Description Fairview Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, small animal practice located in Ellenwood, Georgia. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, High Speed Dentistry, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, and Vacation Boarding. Fairview Animal Hospital is located south of Atlanta. The proximity to the city allows for easy commute to trendy restaurants, sporting events, and a diverse nightlife. Henry County public schools strive to empower young leaders, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include museums, theatre, theme parks, and several state parks great for hiking. Georgia is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance. 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 Schedule: Full-time| Monday-Friday, closed weekends 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program 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 pre-employment screening. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Alliance Animal Health