Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technician/Assistant  

Peachtree Hills is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant. We aren't your average Veterinary Hospital, we aim to create a real community within our clinic - among staff, clients, and patients. We want someone who cares not just about animals but about their owners, too. 

We are a 13-doctor practice located in Buckhead providing preventative, urgent, and emergency care.  

We strive to create a mixture of hard work, fun, teamwork, and a quality of life.  

Responsibilities: 

• Restraint - restrain patients for exams, obtaining samples, ultrasound, radiology, etc. 
• Obtain samples - blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory tests 
• Laboratory procedures - in-house blood chemistry and hematology, complete urinalysis, cytology of skin and ears, snap tests, as well as processing and submitting samples to an outside lab 
• Patient care - hospitalized and critically ill patients: monitoring vital signs, administering medications and/or fluids, etc 
• Set up and perform radiographs 

• Client education - nutrition, pet care, vaccine protocols, preventatives, etc. 
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury and illness visits 
• Advocate for patients 
• Assist with setting up patient procedures, and surgical instrument and equipment care. 
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical records 

• Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members 
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set 

Schedule:   

• Three to Four – 10-hour shifts; Monday – Friday 
• A consistent schedule with a dedicated day off during the week 
• No boarding or grooming 

Requirements: 

• Experience in the veterinary field 
• Passion for helping pets and their owners  

Benefits: 

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer 
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options 
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
• Paid employee parking