Veterinary Assistant

DescriptionPosition at Peachtree Hills Animal HospitalVeterinary AssistantPeachtree Hills is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant. We aren't your average Veterinary Hospital, we aim to create a real community within our clinic - among staff, clients, and patients. We want someone who cares not just about animals but about their owners, too.We are a 13-doctor practice located in Buckhead providing preventative, urgent, and emergency care. At Peachtree Hills, we strive to create a mixture of hard work, fun, teamwork, and a quality of life.Responsibilities:Restraint - restrain patients for exams, obtaining samples, ultrasound, radiology, etc.Obtain samples - blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory testsLaboratory procedures - in-house blood chemistry and hematology, complete urinalysis, cytology of skin and ears, snap tests, as well as processing and submitting samples to an outside labPatient care - hospitalized and critically ill patients: monitoring vital signs, administering medications and/or fluids, etcSet up and perform radiographsClient education - nutrition, pet care, vaccine protocols, preventatives, etc.Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visitsAdvocate for patientsAssist with setting up patient procedures, and surgical instrument and equipment care.Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical recordsWillingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team membersConstantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set Schedule: Three to Four - 10-hour shifts; Monday - FridayA consistent schedule with a dedicated day off during the weekNo boarding or grooming Requirements: Experience in the veterinary fieldPassion for helping pets and their owners Benefits: Short Term Disability paid for by employerComplimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or familyCompany Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employmentKaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple optionsFlexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account optionsUnited Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team membersUnited Healthcare Vision Insurance optionsLong Term Disability optionProgyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)Team Member Discounts for Pet CarePaid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacationLGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)Referral Bonus ProgramDailyPay on DemandPaid employee parkingPeachtree Hills Animal Hospital provides the finest veterinary care in a loving and relaxed environment. We offer the high-end medical services of a specialty hospital including ultrasound, diagnostics and surgery, but in a smaller and more intimate setting where everyone knows your name. We have 13 doctors on staff, offering specialized and urgent care.