Overview
At Island Veterinary Clinic, our team takes pride in delivering personalized, compassionate care to our clients and patients. Although we rarely take ourselves seriously, we always take our jobs seriously! We pride ourselves on being a small neighborhood clinic, where our relationships with clients and patients can be more personal and therefore more beneficial. We want everyone, either two or four-legged, to feel welcome as soon as they enter our veterinary clinic. This all starts with a friendly greeting from our front office staff. Our hospital opened its doors in 1973 and offers a wide range of medical services and surgeries for dogs and cats. We’re located at 416 Johnny Mercer Blvd, and have separate entrances for cats and dogs so they may feel less anxious in our waiting area.
With a history dating back to 1973, Island Veterinary Clinic brings decades of experience, ensuring your pets receive care rooted in a rich legacy of veterinary expertise. Our dedicated team is fueled by a genuine love for animals and brings unmatched expertise to every aspect of our practice, ensuring your pets receive the highest level of care.
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Company Description Island Veterinary Clinic is a well-established companion animal general practice in Savannah, GA on Wilmington Island. We have a loyal client base and excellent tenured staff. Our goal is to create and maintain meaningful and consistent relationships with our clients and patients in order to provide the best care for each individual. We strive to maintain a “community feel” to our clinic while using advanced diagnostics and education to maintain high standards of care. We offer many services to provide the best and most comprehensive care to our patients, including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Walk-In Urgent or Sick Patient Care, General Surgery, Brand New Digital Full Body Imaging, Ultrasound, a full in-house IDEXX laboratory (ProCyte, Catalyst, Coag Dx, U/A Analyzer, SediVue, SNAP Pro, ECG), an in-house pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Electrocautery, Medical Boarding, and more. We also offer separate dog and cat lobbies to reduce stress on our patients. Cornerstone practice management software with 10 workstations throughout the hospital makes medical record keeping fast and efficient! To learn more about us click here. 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 Pay Range: $16/hr 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 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/.