Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Statesboro, Georgia, USA at Southern Veterinary Partners
Gateway Animal Hospital is located in Statesboro, GA, conveniently within a few short minutes of Georgia Southern University. We are a full service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs, cats, pocket pets, exotics, and horses. Gateway welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. On top of that, we offer laser therapy, nutritional counselling, ultrasounds, and more.
With a compassionate heart and progressive medicine practices, we are committed to working with our clients to provide their pet with the quality of medicine they deserve. If you are a passionate and caring team player pleaseapply today!
We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.
Position
Skills:
Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
High quality clientcommunicationon patient updates and questions
Position Requirements
:
High School diploma or GED certificate
Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
Must possessstrongcommunicationskills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Compensation and
Benefits:
Pay of $12.00/hr
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Short Term Disability
Paid Time Off(Vacation & Public Holidays)
SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
Discounted Veterinary Care
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting acollaborativeworking environment and individualcareer growth
Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling achallenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing usrecognitionas #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of “Fastest Growing Companies in America” (2018, …
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Southern Veterinary Partners
Location: Statesboro, Georgia, USA
Category: Healthcare, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
