What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Lake City Animal Hospital?
Description
Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.
The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Assistant helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Veterinary Assistants also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.
Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekends.
Ideal Candidate
- Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
- Be compassionate/caring
- Can work individually, as well as on a team
- Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with team mates is required
- Prior experience preferred
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
- Prior Customer Service Experience
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
- 401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
- One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Scrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
About Lake City Animal Hospital (Georgia)
Lake City Animal Hospital has been proudly serving Cobb, Bartow, and Cherokee counties since 1980! We are a multi-doctor, feline-friendly practice with a dedicated team of well-trained support staff, always ready to care for our canine, feline, and pocket pet patients. The team at Lake City Animal Hospital has access to advanced technology, including digital radiographs, ultrasound, a cold/therapy laser, Cornerstone practice management software, and a dedicated surgery suite. Conveniently located less than 30 minutes from an emergency facility, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our patients.
