Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Location: 2500 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite A-4,Kennesaw, GA 30152
Compensation: $16 - $20
Shifts: Staff schedule is full time, working 4 week days with a rotation of weekends and holidays.
Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 5:30 pm
Rotating Saturday shifts from 8-12
We are currently seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant (non-credentialed veterinary technician) that has at least 2 years of clinical experience. Must be proficient in performing dentals, monitoring anesthesia, IV catheter placement, blood draws. Must have knowledge of radiography and veterinary pharmacology as well as experience with drug calculations and be able to perform metric conversions.
We offer many services at our hospital. We are able to do orthopedic surgeries and have a water treadmill and laser therapy to offer to our patients for rehabilitation. We also offer ultrasound.
Our patients are mostly dogs and cats but we also see goats, pigs and other small farm animals.
We utilize our Veterinary Assistants to the fullest. We are in the process of subscribing to power scheduling to allow our Veterinary Assistants to apply all of their skill set to support our doctors and veterinary technicians.
Our mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. We provide friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your pet, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. One goal we are currently working on as a hospital is AAHA accredidation.
We are a close-knit group who strives to work in a team focused leadership. Everyone matters. We strive for everyone in our team to grow within our organization by building skill sets and enhancing opportunities within our clinic, such as animal physical therapy and rehabilitation. We like to promote from within. Do you want to join our team?
Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.
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We put people first and never compromise on our values.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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