Veterinary Assistant

Grove Veterinary Practice, LLC

  • Grovetown, GA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role includes assisting with patient handling, preparing exam and treatment areas, performing basic laboratory tasks, and ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming clinic environment. The ideal candidate will support our veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality medical and surgical care to dogs and cats.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGrovetown, GA

    Description

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal practice. The ideal candidate will support our veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality medical and surgical care to dogs and cats. This role includes assisting with patient handling, preparing exam and treatment areas, performing basic laboratory tasks, and ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming clinic environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, diagnostic procedures, dental cleanings, and surgeries.

    • Safely and gently restrain dogs and cats for examinations, blood draws, and treatments.

    • Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, surgical suites, and equipment between patients.

    • Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and maintain inventory of supplies.

    • Feed, walk, and provide basic care for hospitalized or boarding animals.

    • Collect and process laboratory samples (fecal, urine, blood) as directed.

    • Monitor patients during recovery and report changes in condition to medical staff.

    • Maintain accurate patient records in the clinic’s software system.

    • Educate clients on post-operative care, medications, and general pet health.

    • Support reception as needed by answering phones, scheduling appointments, or assisting with client check-in/check-out.

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent required.

    • Completion of a veterinary assistant training program or equivalent experience in a small animal practice preferred.

    • Knowledge of small animal handling, restraint, and basic medical terminology.

    • Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.

    • Ability to stay calm and compassionate in stressful situations.

    • Comfort working with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50 lbs.

    • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.

    • Exposure to animal dander, noise, odors, and cleaning agents.

    Schedule

    • Monday- Friday- 8am- 6pm 

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