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Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

3106 Early St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305 www.peachtreehillsvet.com
Job details
Hourly Rate$–
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: openingAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Practice Overview

Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital provides the finest veterinary care in a loving and relaxed environment. We are a family-owned veterinary practice, conveniently located in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood.

Practice Type
general practice
Species
cat
dog
Management SoftwareCornerstone

Requirements

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant   Peachtree 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 tests  Laboratory 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 lab  Patient care - hospitalized and critically ill patients: monitoring vital signs, administering medications and/or fluids, etc  Set up and perform radiographs  Client education - nutrition, pet care, vaccine protocols, preventatives, etc.  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.  Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical records  Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members  Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set  Schedule: Three to Four – 10-hour shifts; Monday – Friday  A consistent schedule with a dedicated day off during the week  No boarding or grooming  Requirements: Experience in the veterinary field  Passion for helping pets and their owners   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 Kaiser/UMR 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 LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled) Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled) Referral Bonus Program DailyPay on Demand Paid employee parking   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 13 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.