What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at My Pet's Vet - Kennesaw?
We Would Love for You to Join the My Pet’s Vet Family!
My Pet's Vet is looking for a Vet Assistant with growth opportunities at our Kennesaw, Georgia Animal Hospital. At My Pet’s Vet, our main goal is to create a happy and positive work culture. We achieve this by creating flexible work schedules, establishing good workflow and labor appropriation within the hospital, acknowledging achievements using frequent pay evaluations, assisting with continuing education, and rewarding all staff members through bonus programs. Most of all we want to provide the best care possible to our patients, in turn, giving you a sense of pride in your work. Join us in upholding and preserving our company’s motto “Healthy Pets and Happy Parents!” Apply today!
Responsibilities and Duties
Your basic duties as a Vet Assistant are:
- Take great care of our patients
- Restraint of patients during procedures
- Cleaning kennels, exam rooms and treatment tables
- Run and set up lab tests
- Set up and breakdown before/after surgery
- Unload inventory
- Assist in taking digital x-rays
- Work closely with our Vet Techs and Doctors for x-rays procedures
Qualifications and Skills
- Motivated and passionate about helping animals is a must
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to properly restrain patients
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
Company Benefits and Perks
- Flexible Schedule
- 3 Free Wellness Plans for Personal Pets
- Veterinary Tech tuition reimbursement program
- Employee Training Programs with Completion Bonus
- Profit sharing bonus
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan with Matching
- Health and Dental Care Plans
