Veterinary Assistant

Fairview Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive small animal practice in Ellenwood, Georgia, just south of Atlanta. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care, including preventative care, internal medicine, surgery, laser therapy, in-house diagnostics, high-speed dentistry, digital full-body and dental radiology, ultrasonography, and vacation boarding. The veterinary assistant will support doctors and the hospital team throughout the patient-care process and work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats; Assisting with patient intake and triage; Obtaining and documenting medical histories; Collecting and processing laboratory samples; Assisting with diagnostic imaging and radiographs; Providing nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability; Administering medications as directed; Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures; Supporting anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery; Communicating treatment plans and recommendations clearly with clients; Keeping treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, and ready for the next patient

Requirements

At least one year of veterinary experience (preferred); compassionate, calm, and patient-focused; dependable team player and strong communicator; comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital; confident with safe and appropriate pet restraint; able to multitask and prioritize effectively; self-starter who takes initiative; eager to continue developing veterinary knowledge and skills

Nice to have

Experience with animal restraint; sample collection; medical histories; laboratory testing; radiographs; surgical assistance; anesthesia monitoring

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k with matching program, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA); Employee Assistance Program; Paid vacation and sick time; 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 be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses)