Job Overview
Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary 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 an 11-doctor practice located in Buckhead providing preventative, urgent, and emergency care. At PHAH, we strive to create a mixture of hard work, fun, teamwork, and a quality of life. In this energetic role, you will support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering top-tier medical treatment, ensuring the comfort and safety of our animal patients. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help create a welcoming environment for pet owners while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, compassionate setting where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
Duties
- Assist with animal restraint, handling, and pet care to ensure safe and stress-free procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness of treatment areas, kennels, and surgical suites through thorough cleaning and sanitation practices.
- Record accurate medical information, treatment notes, and client details to ensure comprehensive record keeping.
- Communicate effectively with clients about pet care instructions, treatment plans, and follow-up needs. Educate clients on nutrition, vaccine protocols, preventatives, and more.
- Support front desk operations by managing appointments, answering client inquiries, and assisting with client communication.
- Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members
- Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set
- Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits
- Advocate for patients
- Assist with setting up patient procedures, and surgical instrument and equipment care.
- Obtaining blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory tests
- Performing laboratory procedures to complete 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 lab
- Caring for hospitalized and critically ill patients: monitoring vital signs, administering medications and IV fluids, and more.
- Set up and perform radiographs
Skills
- Prior kennel experience or veterinary clinic experience demonstrating familiarity with animal handling and husbandry.
- Knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, physiology, and behavior to assist in clinical procedures.
- Experience with dog handling or other specialized animal handling skills is a plus.
- Proficiency in cleaning protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety for staff and animals.
- Ability to perform basic veterinary tasks such as medication administration, record keeping, and assisting during surgeries.
- Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and team collaboration.
- Demonstrated commitment to animal welfare and understanding of veterinary critical care practices.
Schedule:
- Four – 10-hour shifts; Monday – Friday
- A consistent schedule with a dedicated day off during the week
- No boarding or grooming
Benefits:
- Short Term Disability paid for by employer
- Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
- Company 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 employment
- Insurance Plans with multiple options
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
- United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
- United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
- Long Term Disability option
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
- Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
- Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
- Referral Bonus Program
- DailyPay on Demand
- Paid employee parking
This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their career in veterinary medicine while making a positive impact on animals’ lives!
Peachtree 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 11 doctors on staff, offering specialized and urgent care.
We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
