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ChewyPosted 3 weeks ago

Veterinary Assistant

On-siteAlpharetta, Georgia, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Support the practice team by implementing outlined policies and procedures, operating medical equipment for lab, radiology, anesthesia, and dental, and handling animal bodily fluids and tissues. Assist veterinarians with patient care while reviewing invoices, processing client payments, and maintaining controlled substance logs. Communicate real-time patient updates to veterinarians across practice, referral, and home care settings, and manage pharmacy inventory and controlled substance tracking. Clean workspaces after every patient or lab sample interaction and participate in required compliance training. Work weekends as needed with some travel, standing or walking up to 80% of the shift while lifting up to 70 pounds using team lifts.

Required Qualifications

  • Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program
  • Demonstrated ability to complete the veterinary assistant skills checklist for Veterinary Assistant
  • 0 - 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in practice
  • Experience in veterinary medicine
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Standing or walking up to 80% per shift
  • Frequently lift up to 50 to 70 pounds using an optional team lift
  • Occasionally lift greater than 70+ pounds using a team lift
  • Stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel
  • Must be able to work weekends
  • Position may require some travel

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred: Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program

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